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Conditions at Playa Norte in July
July: The Depths of the Onshore Regime
July continues the winter pattern with strong S and SSW swell components (18% and 70% respectively) and average heights at 1.9m (6.2ft). Periods ease slightly to 12.8 seconds, still providing solid power. The wind, however, is more consistently unhelpful: S and SSW winds combine for over 78% of observations, and ideal offshore conditions occur just 1% of the time. This is the heart of the low season, where patience and a positive attitude are required to find anything clean. Water drops to 15.9°C, air temps average 16.9°C.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Norte in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Norte 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 Norte for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Norte 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 Norte.