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Odeceixe - surf spot statistics
Odeceixe seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (October - March)
The North Atlantic roars to life during these months, with consistent low-pressure systems delivering powerful, long-period swell directly to this west-northwest facing beach. Average wave heights range from 1.9m to 2.5m, with periods averaging 11.5 to 13.1 seconds, ensuring primarily pumping to firing conditions. The wind pattern is most favorable, blowing offshore from the north and northeast 34 to 46 percent of the time, creating clean, hollow waves. This is the prime window for experienced surfers to score world-class waves.
Fair Surf Season (April & September)
These transitional months offer a mix of leftover winter energy and early autumn pulses. Average swell heights sit around 1.9m (April) and 1.5m (September), with periods dropping to 10-11 seconds on average. While the swell is still fun and rippable, the wind becomes less consistent, blowing offshore only 21 to 22 percent of the time. Expect more crowded lineups and a higher chance of onshore northwesterly winds, but when a clean window opens, the waves remain solid and punchy.
Low Surf Season (May - August)
The summer months bring a dramatic drop in both swell size and quality. Average heights hover around 1.4m with periods between 8.4 and 10 seconds, resulting in mostly small, groveling waves. The dominant swell is short-period windswell from the northwest, often accompanied by strong north to northwesterly winds that are predominantly onshore or cross-shore. Ideal offshore wind occurs only 8 to 18 percent of the time, making it a challenge to find clean, surfable waves. This is generally a time for longboards or seeking shelter elsewhere.
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Conditions at Odeceixe in July
July: Peak Summer Slump
July is the toughest month for surf at Odeceixe. Swell averages 1.4m but with a very short period of 8.4 seconds. Almost all swell comes from the northwest (57.4%) and north-northwest (33.1%), characteristic of local windswell. Wind conditions are ideal a mere 8 percent of the time. North-northwest (33.7%) and north (18.4%) winds dominate, creating consistently onshore, bumpy conditions. Wave heights rarely exceed fun-sized, and the lack of period makes for weak, close-out waves. Longboarders may find occasional ankle-biters.
Average Spot conditions at Odeceixe in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Odeceixe 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 Odeceixe for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Odeceixe 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 Odeceixe.