Conditions at Sopelana in July
July: Small but Clean Windows
July is the height of summer and the bottom of the surf curve at Sopelana. The average swell remains at 1.0m (3ft) with the year's shortest average period of 8.8s. While the direction is remarkably consistent - NW and NNW account for over 85% of the waves - most of that energy is in the small 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range, with occasional waist-shoulder-high sets. The problem is wind: ideal offshore conditions occur just 27% of the time, and W/NW thermal flow tends to dominate afternoons. Early sessions before the sea breeze kicks in offer the cleanest surfaces. With water at 21.3°C and air temps averaging 20.2°C, the beach is in full summer mode; this is the time to work on your summer board and chase small-wave opportunities.
Average Spot conditions at Sopelana in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sopelana 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 Sopelana for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sopelana 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 Sopelana.