Conditions at Panton in July
July: Smallest Waves of the Year
July is the most dormant month on Panton's calendar. The average wave height bottoms out at 1.5m (5ft) and the period at 8.6s - short, weak, windswell territory. Yet the directional fidelity is remarkable: NW and WNW swells each deliver around 24% of the total, with NNW adding another 17%, so the beach never truly switches off. The problem is quality. Ideal offshore wind sits at just 14%, while ENE and NE winds combine for about 40% of the wind rose, producing lumps, sideshore chop and soft takeoffs. Water temps climb to 17.8°C and air to 18.4°C; the summer sea breeze kicks in early, so the magical windows are typically pre-breakfast, tide-dependent and best ridden on a longboard.
Average Spot conditions at Panton in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Panton 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 Panton for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Panton 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 Panton.