Conditions at Madalena do Mar in July
July: Peak Summer Grovel
July is the smallest and strangest month of the year at Madalena do Mar. The average swell height bottoms out at 4.6ft (1.4m) and the period at 8.5s. The swell rose is now dominated by northerly windswell and short-period groundswell: NNE (38.1%), NNW (30.6%), N (18.4%), NW (7.5%) and NE (3.6%). Very little true S/SW energy reaches the spot, so the surf tends to be small, groveling and best left to longboarders and high-performance foils. The trade winds are relentless, with NNE (47.2%) and NE (27.2%) blowing offshore and creating clean surface conditions 49% of the time. Air temps average 21.5°C, precipitation almost vanishes at 0.20mm/day, and water temp climbs to 22.0°C. If you are chasing waves in July, patience and a high-volume board are essential; keep an eye on the Atlantic for the odd long-period pulse that can still make the beach light up.
Average Spot conditions at Madalena do Mar in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Madalena do Mar 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 Madalena do Mar for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Madalena do Mar 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 Madalena do Mar.