Conditions at Santana in July
July: Solid Swell, Stronger Trades
July still has good swell, but the setup gets a little feistier. The average wave period remains a healthy 12.5s and SSW (27%) plus S (12.5%) and SW (9%) keep a solid southern pulse in the water. However, easterly energy sneaks back into the mix-ESE, SE and E make up a combined 34%-so not every wave in the ocean is drawing properly on Santana's sandbar. Most southern energy falls in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with average swell height at 4.3ft (1.3m).
Wind is the main limiting factor. The ENE/NE trade machine strengthens again, with ENE alone blowing 68% of the time and ideal surf wind dropping to 17%. Strong offshore flow can still groom the waves, but it often overpowers the lineup and makes it hard to find clean sets. Air temps average 28.1°C, water temp remains tropical at 28.8°C, and rain eases to 2.95mm/day. Pick your windows carefully.
Average Spot conditions at Santana in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Santana 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 Santana for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Santana 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 Santana.