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Conditions at Makaha in July
July: Power and Bump
Mid-winter July continues to deliver the largest average swells of the year at 5ft (1.5m), with an average period of 13.0s. The SSW swell axis still controls the lineup, generating 83.8 percent of the surf, while SW adds 8.2 percent and due S adds 7.3 percent - the largest S component of the year. In the height distribution, 39.5 percent of the waves are 5-6ft (1.5-2m) and 9.2 percent are 6-8ft (2-2.5m). The downside is that July is also the windiest month. Southerly wind blows 83.3 percent of the time, and 21.2 percent of all wind is in the 20-30kph range. That makes for a continuous, wind-driven bump on top of otherwise heavy surf. The water temperature reaches a chilly 16.7°C and air temperatures bottom out at 16.7°C with 0.04mm per day of rain. Expect a raw, powerful, imperfect Makaha - but when a rogue morning of lighter south wind coincides with a clean set, the rides are as good as it gets.
Average Spot conditions at Makaha in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Makaha 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 Makaha for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Makaha 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 Makaha.