Conditions at La Salbaje in July
July: Patience Required
July is the smallest, most lethargic month of the year. The average swell height stays at 3ft (1.0m), while the average period falls to an uninspiring 8.8 seconds, the lowest on the calendar. NW still dominates the swell data at 60.5 percent, with NNW at 24.6 percent, but almost all of that energy is under 1.5m (5ft). Expect lots of soft, short-period lines with the occasional clean waist-high set.
Wind quality is the limiting factor. Ideal conditions hold only 27 percent of the time, and the summer trade-style flow out of NE and ENE is more common, though W/NW/NNW afternoon drains often add windswell and chop. Water temp reaches 21.3°C and air temperatures average 20°C, so the beach is more popular with swimmers and longboarders than committed shortboarders. For surfers, dawn patrol remains the only reliable game in town.
Average Spot conditions at La Salbaje in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Salbaje 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 La Salbaje for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Salbaje 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 La Salbaje.