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Conditions at Punta Huanchaco in July
July: Consistency and Cold-Water Power
July is the peak of the Peruvian winter surf season in terms of pure consistency. The average swell height remains at 1.8m (5.9ft), the period is 12.7s, and the directional spread continues to favor S swell at 33.6 percent and SSW at 61.7 percent. The height distribution is robust: 18.9 percent of S observations are in the 1.5-2m class, while SSW supplies another 33.9 percent in that same range, plus 14.2 percent in the 2-2.5m class. There is even a trace above 2.5m, confirming that large, powerful winter swells are on the table.
Wind becomes the main quality factor once again. Ideal wind sits at 35 percent, and the S and SSW directions make up 85.4 percent of the wind rose. These side-shore flows can groom the waves when light, but they add energy and texture when the gradient strengthens. Water temperature falls to 17.8°C, with air temperatures averaging 19.1°C. The rewards go to the dawn patrol crew who score the glassy window before the wind swings onshore.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Huanchaco in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Huanchaco 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 Punta Huanchaco for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Huanchaco 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 Punta Huanchaco.