Conditions at Martinhal in July
July: Summer Peak, Minimal Energy
July is usually the low point of the year. Wave height averages 1.4m (4.6ft), but the period drops to 8.2s, the shortest of the year, signalling mostly local windswell and a lack of Atlantic groundswell. The directional spectrum is split between NW at 43.9% and NNW at 46.5%, again a little north of the ideal W/SW window. The wind regime is extreme: NNW reaches 68.2%, but 33.1% of the time it blows a solid 30-40kph, so the beach is often an offshore wind tunnel. Surfing is possible, but expect fast, bumpy, sectiony surf. With air temps at 21.3°C, water at 18.3°C and almost zero rain at 0.04mm/day, this is more of a beach-and-bodysurf month. If you must surf, dawn patrol is the only reliable chance for a groomed wave.
Average Spot conditions at Martinhal in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Martinhal 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 Martinhal for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Martinhal 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 Martinhal.