Conditions at Sao Torpes in July
July: The Doldrums of Summer
July is the most marginal month of the year at Sao Torpes. Average swell height holds at 1.3m (around 4ft), but the average period drops to 8.6s - at the low end of the average, punchy scale. NW swells are completely dominant, making up 69.6% of the wave rose, with NNW at 16.9% and WNW at 11.5%. There is almost no W, SW or WSW energy, which means the beach is left with weak, short-period NW windswell and no real bite.
Wind quality is the worst of the year, with ideal surf winds only 15% of the time. The wind rose is parked in the north: NNW 38.7%, NW 25.3%, WNW 13.5%. This endless north airflow creates bumps and sideshore texture, keeping quality low. Air temperatures average 22.7°C, water is 17.0°C, and precipitation is essentially negligible at 0.06mm/day. If you are chasing pure waves, this is the month to sleep in.
Average Spot conditions at Sao Torpes in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sao Torpes 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 Sao Torpes for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sao Torpes 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 Sao Torpes.