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Conditions at Playa Grande in July
July: Mid-Year Swell Pulse
July delivers a subtle but noticeable bump in energy. Average swell height rises to 1.4m (4.5ft), the period stretches to 8.3s, and the NE quadrant peaks at 98.2% of all swell - the most one-directional month of the year. The good news is that the bulk of the energy sits in a useful range: 44.0% is 1-1.5m and 33.4% is 1.5-2m, so consistent 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) waves are on offer. The wind remains light enough that ideal offshore conditions occur 20% of the time, and the many S/SW and lighter W/NW readings are enough to occasionally iron out the NE swell. Water temperature is a warm 28.7C and rain falls on a regular tropical rhythm at 7.49mm/day. For a spot that lives under the NE shadow, July is one of the better bets for fun, manageable surf.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Grande in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Grande 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 Playa Grande for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Grande 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 Playa Grande.