Conditions at Cortegaoa in July
July: The Summer Snooze
July is the flattest month of the year. Average swell height bottoms out at 3ft (0.9m) with an 8.8s period, and ideal wind drops to just 10%. The swell direction is still mostly NW (51.8%) and WNW (40.8%), but these are small, short-period summer waves - a lot in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range. The wind is dominated by NNW (47.0%) and NW (15.1%), making clean conditions rare. If you are willing to be patient, a light easterly morning can turn the beach into a fun, groveling playground, but consistency is poor. Water temps sit at 16.9°C (62°F), air at 20.1°C (68°F), and it barely rains (0.41 mm/day). July is a trade-off: warm weather, small surf.
Average Spot conditions at Cortegaoa in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cortegaoa 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 Cortegaoa for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cortegaoa 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 Cortegaoa.