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Praia Azul - surf spot statistics
Praia Azul seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (October - March)
The North Atlantic roars to life during these months, with average swell heights consistently above 2.4m and periods averaging 11-12.6s. Powerful extratropical cyclones track across the North Atlantic, feeding long-period swell from the W to NW quadrants. Ideal wind percentages hover around 40-48%, with frequent spells of light offshore flow from the W-WSW sector. This is the prime window for world-class waves at Praia Azul, when a combination of solid swell and clean sideshore or slightly offshore winds produces firing conditions.
Fair Surf Season (April & September)
April and September represent the transitional shoulders. April still sees a healthy average height of 2.1m and a respectable 10.9s period, but ideal wind drops to 30%. The swell mix shifts slightly – more NW and NNW energy while the wind regime becomes more variable. September offers a bounce-back from summer doldrums, with average height climbing to 1.6m, period to 10.4s, and ideal wind up to 29%. Early-season storms begin to organize, delivering punchy, rippable waves with occasional longer-period groundswell.
Low Surf Season (May - August)
Summer relaxation sets in from May through August. Average heights drop to 1.4-1.7m, periods shorten to 8.6-9.8s, and ideal wind plummets to 13-23%. The dominant swell directions are NW and NNW, often associated with a persistent thermal low and strong north winds – both onshore and choppy. Waves remain small to fun-sized, with occasional pulse from distant storm tracks. This is a groveling period for high-performance surfing; expect smaller counts and a need for top-tier equipment choices.
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Conditions at Praia Azul in July
July: Windy Flat Spell
July is the heart of the summer doldrums: average height 1.4m, period 8.6s. Swell directions are locked into NW (37.5%) and NNW (35.7%), with the majority between 1-2m and a significant fraction below 1.5m. Ideal wind barely reaches 13%, the lowest of the year. Winds are overwhelmingly from the NNW (34.1%) and N (14.0%), creating constant onshore chop. Only a tiny sliver of SW wind (4.2%) offers any offshore relief. Expect small, weak waves – best for beginners or longboard cruising when the wind lays down.
Average Spot conditions at Praia Azul in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia Azul 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 Praia Azul for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia Azul 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 Praia Azul.