Conditions at Pigsty in July
July: The Flattest Season
July is the heart of the Norwegian summer doldrums. Average wave height bottoms out at 2ft (0.7m) and the average period is only 6.0s, so clean, powerful surf is hard to find. The dominant swell direction remains NW and W - roughly two-thirds of the wave energy comes from the optimal W-NW window - but most of it is small, short-period and inconsistent. The wind story is no better: ideal offshore ENE to SE flow occurs just 6 percent of the time, while NNW (27.2 percent) and NW (15.9 percent) winds blow regularly across the beach, making the wave surface messy. Water temperatures are warmer at 15.4°C and air averages 14.7°C, making it the most pleasant month for a swim. For surfing, it is all about hunting an isolated bump on a longboard.
Average Spot conditions at Pigsty in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pigsty 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 Pigsty for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pigsty 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 Pigsty.