Conditions at Raglan in July
July: Mid-Winter Depth and White Water
July is peak winter, with average swell locked at 2.2m (7ft) and period at 12.3s. WSW (24.9%) and SW (19.4%) remain the primary swell directions, but there is a serious secondary push from W (10.5%), WNW (5.1%) and NW (1.9%), often arriving as distant groundswell or local storm swell. The wind rose is a battlefield: offshore SSW/SW/WSW flows occur about a quarter of the time, while E/ENE winds and NW/NNW onshore winds are equally common, making conditions highly dependent on each front's timing. Ideal wind frequency is 26%. Air temps drop to 9.8°C, water to 14.0°C, and rain peaks at 3.85mm/day. On the right day, though, this is charging territory - the left barrel sections turn seriously hollow.
Average Spot conditions at Raglan in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Raglan 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 Raglan for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Raglan 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 Raglan.