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Conditions at Sunrise in July
July: Deep Winter Consistency With Occasional Firing Sets
July is very similar to June and just as reliable. Average swell height holds at 1.8m (5.9ft), and the period remains a meaty 10.5s. S swells (23.5%) and SSE (16.1%) continue to dominate the bigger end of the spectrum, while the ENE direction (11.6%) is the most active in the east window, with 7.1% in the 1.5-2m class and 1.4% in the 2-2.5m class. The offshore wind regime remains robust-WNW and NW alone amount to 15.1%, with a further WSW/W contribution-so the 'ideal wind' score sits at 50%. Yes, NE/ENE winds are still there (16% combined), but they are far less persistent than in summer. Water temperature reaches its coldest of the year at 21.5°C, while air temperatures average 18.1°C. Dry conditions (0.96mm/day) keep the surfaces clean. If you've only got one week, July is just as good as June.
Average Spot conditions at Sunrise in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sunrise 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 Sunrise for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sunrise 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 Sunrise.