Conditions at Strand in July
July: Midwinter Muscle
July is the consistent, cold, powerful core of the season. Average swell height remains at 9.2ft (2.8m), and the average wave period peaks at 12.5s - the longest of the year. SW energy still leads with 20.2%, followed by WSW 10.5% and SSW 7.9%, while the over-2.5m category is at its highest, especially from the SW and WSW quadrants. Ideal wind windows stay at 57%, and NNW winds at 22.2% continue to offset the residual SE/SSE ocean flow. This is the classic midwinter month for hollow, heavy surf at Strand, though some days will be too big for the average surfer. It is also a wet stretch, with 3.70mm/day, the coolest air of the year at 11.8°C, and water down to 14.6°C.
Average Spot conditions at Strand in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Strand 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 Strand for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Strand 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 Strand.