Conditions at Almagreira in July
July: Small, Cross-Shore and Crowded
July is the most challenging month of the year for quality at Almagreira. The average swell height bottoms out at 5ft (1.5m), the average period drops to 8.6s, and the swell is heavily filtered by local NW/NNW windswell. The percentages tell the story: NNW swell makes up 52.4% of all swell readings and NW another 31.7%, but much of it is short-period and inconsistent.
Winds are even worse for the spot. NNW wind blows 57.8% of the time, with the 20-30kph class dominating, while ideal offshore wind is a mere 4% - statistically almost negligible. This means Almagreira in high summer is often blown out or cross-shore, and even when the swell pulses, the surface texture can make it close out. With water at 18.1°C and air at 19.4°C, the beach is lovely for swimming, but surfers should save their energy.
Average Spot conditions at Almagreira in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Almagreira 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 Almagreira for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Almagreira 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 Almagreira.