Conditions at Porto Covo in July
July: The Flattest, Bumpiest Month
July is the most inconsistent month of the year for Porto Covo. Swell height averages just 4ft (1.3m) and the period drops to 8.6s, the lowest of the year, meaning predominantly short-period NW windswell rather than long-interval groundswell. The direction distribution is extremely one-sided: NW swell accounts for 70%, with NNW (17%) and WNW (12%) as side dishes. Wind is even more onshore-dominated, with NNW at a huge 44% and NW at 24%, leaving only 8% ideal offshore flow. Waves rarely exceed 1.5m (5ft), and the majority sit in the 0.5-1.5m range. For surfers it is a month for small-wave equipment, humility, and dawn patrol; afternoons are usually blown out. Water temperature holds at 17.1°C, air temperature averages 22.7°C, and rain is almost nonexistent at 0.06mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Porto Covo in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Porto Covo 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 Porto Covo for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Porto Covo 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 Porto Covo.