Conditions at Los Locos in July
July: Peak Summer Lull-Grovelers And Glassy Mornings
July is the heart of the Low Surf Season. The average swell height sits at a modest 3ft (1m), and the average wave period is the shortest of the year at 8.9s. The direction mix is still promising-NW 59.2%, NNW 24.9%, WNW 8.6%-but 30.7% of all NW energy is only 0.5-1m and another 19.7% is 1-1.5m. Essentially, Los Locos is picking up frequent summer windswell and short-period NW pulses rather than true groundswell.
Wind is ideal 41% of the time, but the onshore WNW sea breeze is strongest now at 16.1%, and NW winds also appear 11.1%, creating afternoon chop. Early mornings with offshore SSW/SW or light easterly flow offer the best chance for clean, small, rippable waves. Water temp is 20.5°C, air temp averages 19.8°C, and rainfall is minimal at 1.14 mm/day. A summer board and dawn patrol are mandatory; this is training-wave territory, not charging territory.
Average Spot conditions at Los Locos in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Los Locos 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 Los Locos for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Los Locos 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 Los Locos.