Conditions at Vila Franca do Campo in July
July: Peak Offshore Consistency, Lowest Wave Height
July is the classic trade-wind month around the Azores. Average swell heights bottom out around 4ft (1.2m), with periods at 9.0s, and the swell rose is overwhelmingly northern - NNW 25.8%, NW 16.0%, WNW 10.7% and NNE 10.2%. For an SSE-facing beach, that translates to very little usable size; the SE/SSE/S/SSW quadrant is around 1%. But the wind pattern peaks beautifully for the spot, with ideal offshore conditions at 65% - the best of the year - led by NNW (14.3%), NNE (11.3%) and NW (9.1%). This keeps the water glassy and the small waves perfectly shaped. Water temp is a warm 21.9°C, air temp averages 21.6°C, and precipitation is minimal at 0.59mm/day. July is for longboards, smooth turns and making the most of the cleanest conditions of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Vila Franca do Campo in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vila Franca do Campo 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 Vila Franca do Campo for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vila Franca do Campo 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 Vila Franca do Campo.