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Conditions at Chicama in July
July: Cold-Water Heavyweights and Trade-Wind Chop
July continues the midwinter theme with average swell height at 1.8m (6ft) and an average period of 12.7 seconds. The S component continues to gain significance, reaching 33.6 percent of total energy, while SSW remains the lead source at 61.7 percent. With 14.2 percent of SSW energy in the 2-2.5m class and occasional waves over 2.5m, this is heavy, pushing surf that demands respect.
But the wind is the limiting factor. Ideal days are only 58 percent, and SSE/S airflow makes up nearly 99 percent of the wind distribution, with consistent 20-30kph pulses. Water temperature falls to 18.0°C, air temperatures average 20.0°C, and rain is scarce. If you get a dawn window with light southerly winds, July can serve up some of the most powerful, hollow lefts of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Chicama in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chicama 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 Chicama for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chicama 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 Chicama.