Conditions at Praia da Barra in July
July: Flat and Fickle
July is the most challenging month for surfers at Praia da Barra. Average heights bottom out at 4-5ft (1.4m), periods drop to 8.6s, and ideal offshore winds occur just 12 percent of the time. The swell direction is almost fully locked into the NW (45 percent) and NNW (34 percent) sectors, producing weak, short-period windswell rather than powerful groundswell. The trade wind regime is in full force: NNW winds blow nearly 50 percent of the time, often above 20kph. That combination leaves few rideable windows, and even those are usually small and bumpy. Water temp holds at 17.7°C with plenty of summer sun, but for serious surfing you will be chasing rare morning glass and fading NW pulses.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Barra in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Barra 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 Praia da Barra for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Barra 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 Praia da Barra.