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Conditions at Playa Raya in July
July: Consistent SSW Swell and Better Offshore Windows
July keeps the southern-hemisphere machine running at full speed. SSW swell holds at 92.7% of the wave rose, the average period is 13.5s, and ideal wind improves to 62% - the best summer month for overall surf quality. Wave heights are again nicely split between the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) and 1-1.5m (3-5ft) ranges, with a healthy share of 1.5-2m (5-7ft) sets. NNW wind is the leading offshore direction at 15.8%, followed by NNE at 9.0% and NW at 8.7%, and most wind speeds stay under 20kph. The rainy season continues with 10.14mm/day, air temp averages 26.9°C and water temp stays at a warm 28.8°C. This is a reliable month to score consistent, rippable waves at Playa Raya.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Raya in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Raya 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 Raya for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Raya 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 Raya.