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Conditions at Oakura Beach in July
July: Midwinter Muscle and Long Westerly Fetches
July is the heart of the New Zealand winter surf season, and Oakura is in full power mode. Average swell height remains at 2.1m (7ft) with a 11.9s period, and while WSW still leads at 30.7 percent, the W direction kicks in with 11.0 percent and WNW with 7.0 percent. The optimal N-NW window totals around 13.4 percent. The long Tasman fetches and Southern Ocean storms produce a relentless succession of groundswells, and the more northwesterly the angle, the better Oakura handles it.
Wind conditions are fair for winter: 24 percent ideal, with WSW (13.3 percent) and SW (7.2 percent) providing the bulk of the offshore flow. The cross-shore/onshore NNW and NW winds are less prominent than in spring, which keeps the window of opportunity a little wider. Air temps bottom out around 12.0°C, water temps fall to 14.2°C, and rainfall is high at 4.41 mm/day. It's cold, it's heavy, and it's exactly what Oregon-style wave hunters live for.
Average Spot conditions at Oakura Beach in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Oakura Beach during July. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Oakura Beach for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Oakura Beach for July. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Oakura Beach.