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Conditions at Buffels Bay in July
July: Mid-Winter Consistency With Deep Swell
July keeps the winter engine in full swing. The average swell height holds at 9ft (2.8m) and the period at 12.4s, while ideal wind frequency remains high at 56%. The wind pattern is nearly identical to June, with NNW (14.4%), W (13.5%), WNW (10.2%) and NW (7.3%) providing plenty of clean-offshore days. Swell direction remains locked on SW (23.3%) and SSW (13.3%), which means plenty of groundswell wrapping into the bay, with occasional WSW (2.1%) contributions adding a bit more south-west into the angle. The consistency of frontal passages through the southwest Indian/Southern Ocean basin keeps the beach alive day after day. Expect heavy, powerful surf; on peak days the bay can be charging, and only experienced surfers should handle the biggest SW sets. Water temperature is at its lowest at 16.1°C; air temp averages 13.2°C. This is winter surf at its most honest.
Average Spot conditions at Buffels Bay in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Buffels Bay 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 Buffels Bay for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Buffels Bay 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 Buffels Bay.