Conditions at Fence in July
July: Peak Winter Size and Maximum Grunt
July is the statistical peak of the surf year at Fence. Average swell reaches nearly 8ft (2.4m), period tops out at 12.5s, and the combined SSW+SW total is a dominant 49.4% of the wave rose. This is true long-period groundswell territory, with the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) categories well filled and healthy contributions above 8ft (2.5m). The wind dial remains split: WSW (15.9%) and W (15.1%) are the offshore saviours, while NNW/NW winds and E/NE breezes create plenty of blown-out days. Ideal wind sits at 22%, so timing is everything. When it all lines up, Fence dishes out some of the biggest and most powerful surf of the year - definitely not a wave to underestimate. Water temps are near their coldest at 17.7°C, with air averaging 15.9°C.
Average Spot conditions at Fence in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fence 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 Fence for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fence 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 Fence.