Conditions at Cova da Alfarroba in July
July: The Doldrums - North Wind Dominance
July is the most challenging month at Cova da Alfarroba. The average swell bottoms out at 5ft (1.5m), and the period drops to 8.6 seconds - the shortest of the year, meaning choppy, messy and wind-swell dominated. The swell direction is locked into NNW (52%) and NW (32%), but the size distribution is mostly in the 0.5-1.5m range, with plenty of 1.5-2m sets. The wind situation is brutal: NNW wind blows 63% of the time, a relentless summer trade that is directly onshore for this north-facing beach. Ideal S/SSW/SW wind conditions fall to just 9%, the lowest of the year. On the rare day when the wind drops or swings south, you can find small, clean barrels at high tide, but expectations should be low. Air temps reach a balmy 19.4°C, water 18.1°C, and rainfall is almost zero at 0.20mm/day. Bring a log and a positive attitude.
Average Spot conditions at Cova da Alfarroba in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cova da Alfarroba 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 Cova da Alfarroba for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cova da Alfarroba 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 Cova da Alfarroba.