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Conditions at Still Bay in July
July: Midwinter Depth and Wrap-Around SW Power
July keeps Still Bay locked into peak winter conditions. The average swell height remains 2.2m (7.2ft), and the average period nudges up to 12.4s - the longest of the year. SW swell is actually the top direction at 30.9%, with SSW close behind at 23.9%, and those lines wrap and refract into the south-facing bight with plenty of power. NW-NNW offshore winds continue to blow strongly, keeping the ideal wind percentage at a very healthy 56%. The water temperature bottoms out around 15.1°C and air temperatures are the coolest of the year at 14.5°C, which means solid winter rubber and possibly booties for the dawn patrol. But the stability of the swell supply is remarkable: there is almost always enough period and height on tap to find a clean bank, especially when the wind goes north-west and the SW swell is pumping in at 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft).
Rainfall is at its highest of the year at 1.21mm/day, but the frontal passages are what drive the magic.
Average Spot conditions at Still Bay in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Still 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 Still Bay for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Still 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 Still Bay.