Conditions at Ponta do Paul in July
July: The Summer Lull at a West-Southwest Spot
July is typically the low point of the surf year at Ponta do Paul. The average swell height sits at 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) and the period shortens to 8.5s, the lowest register of the year. The swell is almost entirely northerly: NNE contributes 38.1%, NNW 30.6% and N 18.4%. There is essentially no WSW/SW/W swell in the data, so the cove's preferred energy is missing.
What July lacks in size, it makes up for in clean conditions. Ideal wind is 45%, with NNE at 47.2% and NE at 27.2%, making it one of the windiest offshore months of the year. Air temperature averages 21.4°C, water is 22.1°C, and rain is almost nonexistent. Small boards and fun waves are the program; the rare distant low-pressure pulse that sends in west swell can turn the spot on for a session.
Average Spot conditions at Ponta do Paul in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ponta do Paul 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 Ponta do Paul for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ponta do Paul 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 Ponta do Paul.