Conditions at Refsnes in July
July: Summer Lull
July is the least consistent month of the year at Refsnes. Average swell height remains stuck at 3-4ft (1.1m) and the period falls to its seasonal minimum of 6.3s. Although the SSW-through-W window contributes its highest relative share of the year - more than a third of the wave observations - the size is marginal and the period is too short to create real power. Most days offer knee-to-waist-high windswell, with occasional shoulder-high sets on the better swells.
Onshore and cross-shore NNW wind is the dominant summer pattern, present more than 27 percent of the time, while ideal offshore E-NE flow is rare at just 12 percent. Water temperature reaches 15.3°C and air temperatures peak around 14.5°C, which is almost comfortable by Norwegian standards. For most surfers, July is a rest month; for the dedicated local, it is about dawn patrol, when lighter winds and a small but clean 3ft (0.9m) W/SW windswell can still produce a fun groveling session.
Average Spot conditions at Refsnes in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Refsnes 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 Refsnes for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Refsnes 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 Refsnes.