Conditions at Lista in July
July: The Deepest Summer Slumber
July is the most challenging month for surfers chasing quality at Lista. Average height is stuck at 1.1m (3.5ft) and the average period bottoms out at 5.9s, right in the choppy, low, messy range. The wave rose tells a slightly misleading story: the S/SSW/SW/WSW sector reaches its seasonal high at around 32% of total energy, but that energy is overwhelmingly small and weak, with a large share below 1m. Meanwhile, WNW/NW windswell continues to dominate the background and takes over the beach with short, bumpy lines. Wind conditions mirror the waves: WNW and NW winds make up over 42% of the observations and blow at moderate-to-strong speeds, while the ideal offshore N-NE flow is at its lowest of the year, just 6%. Air temperatures are comfortable at 15.6°C, water temperatures warm to 16.2°C, and afternoon seabreezes can further chop things up. July is beach weather, not surf weather; if you paddle out, choose an early morning with any hint of easterly wind.
Average Spot conditions at Lista in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lista 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 Lista for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lista 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 Lista.