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Arrifana • Statistics for July

Conditions at Arrifana in July

July: Peak Summer Grind

July is the low point of the surf calendar at Arrifana. The average swell sits at 1.4m (4-5ft) but the period is only 8.2s, putting it in the average, punchy but unremarkable range. The wave rose tells the story: NNW (46.5%) and NW (43.9%) are nearly the only swells in town, with direct W swell at just 0.6%. Meanwhile the wind rose is dominated by a relentless NNW flow, blowing 56.8% of the time, and NW at 17.9%, so surfaces are often windblown. Ideal wind conditions manage only 36%, and those are usually early or late in the day. With air temps at 22.8C and water at 17.3C, it is a beautiful beach day, but serious surfers should be prepared to wait for a rare long-period pulse or travel elsewhere.

Average Spot conditions at Arrifana in July

Swell history for July

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for July

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Arrifana 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 Arrifana for your next trip in July.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Arrifana 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 Arrifana.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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