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Mancora - surf spot statistics
Mancora seasonal overview
Máncora, Peru, offers consistent surf conditions year-round, with ground swells dominating nearly every month (98-100% frequency), ensuring reliable wave energy. The swell size averages between 1.4m and 1.7m, peaking from May to August, making these months ideal for surfers seeking slightly larger waves. Wind conditions, however, play a decisive role in surf quality. The best wind conditions (% of favorable offshore or light winds) occur from January to March (63-69%), with February standing out as the optimal month due to high swell consistency, manageable wave size (1.4m), and the lowest percentage of bad winds (31%). From April onward, wind quality deteriorates, with May through December seeing 40-60% unfavorable onshore winds, though the swells remain strong. For surfers prioritizing clean, well-shaped waves, the window from January to March is prime, offering the best balance of swell power and wind conditions. Mid-year (May-August) brings bigger swells but more challenging winds, suitable for experienced surfers willing to tolerate less ideal conditions. Overall, Máncora’s reliability makes it a year-round destination, but the early months provide the most user-friendly surfing experience.
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Conditions at Mancora in July
July in Mancora offers consistent surf conditions with a solid swell averaging 1.6m and a strong 14.3s period, ensuring well-spaced, powerful waves. The swell is primarily from the SSW (22.90% at 1.5-2m) and SW (17.40% at 1.5-2m), delivering clean, long-period energy ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. Smaller but frequent waves in the 1-1.5m range (10.80% SW, 7.47% SSW) provide variety, while bigger sets up to 2.5m (12.54% SSW) occasionally roll in for those seeking more challenge. Wind conditions are workable but mixed—38% of the time they're favorable (light to moderate), predominantly from the S/SSE, but stronger onshore SE/SSE winds (21.70% at 20-30kph) can occasionally create chop. Early mornings often have the cleanest conditions. Overall, July is reliable with quality groundswells and manageable winds, though timing sessions around wind shifts will maximize opportunities.
Average Spot conditions at Mancora in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mancora 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 Mancora for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mancora 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 Mancora.