Conditions at Somo in July
July: Peak Summer, Minimum Grind
July is the most summer of the summer months. Average wave height holds at 3ft (1.0m) and the average period drops to a sluggish 8.9s - the lowest of the year. NW swell is everywhere on paper at 59.2%, with NNW 24.9%, but almost all of it arrives at 2-3ft (0.5-1m). Only a tiny percentage reaches 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m). This is the classic small-summer pattern driven by the Azores High and weak polar-front waves. The wind is usually light, with ENE/E morning winds and a WNW sea breeze later in the day. Ideal surf wind is just 24%. Air temps average 19.8°C, water warms to 20.8°C, and precipitation is minimal at 1.14mm/day. The rare days with a decent NW swell and a SSW outflow wind are absolute summer treats.
Average Spot conditions at Somo in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Somo 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 Somo for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Somo 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 Somo.