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Punta Brava - surf spot statistics
Punta Brava seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (December - April)
During these months the famed trade winds lock in from the north-northeast, blowing offshore across Punta Brava's south-west facing beach. The North Pacific winter storm track fires up, sending consistent SSW long-period groundswells that average 0.7-1.0m with periods of 12-14 seconds. This combination delivers clean, punchy waves in the fun to good size range – perfect for rippable walls and open faces. The wind is ideal over 45% of the time, making this the prime window for quality surf.
Fair Surf Season (May & November)
These transition months see the trade winds begin to weaken and oscillate, while the swell signal from the Southern Hemisphere remains steady. In May, offshore wind frequency drops to 29%, and in November it sits at 25% – still offering occasional clean sessions. Swell heights nudge up to 1.0m on average, with periods peaking near 14 seconds. The wind becomes more fickle, swinging from offshore to onshore, but when it aligns, expect fun-sized, powerful waves with fewer crowds than the peak season.
Low Surf Season (June - October)
The rainy season and the shifting of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) dominate the weather pattern. Offshore wind frequency plummets to 12-29%, while persistent onshore breezes from the west and southwest ruin the surface texture. Swell continues to pour in from the SSW, averaging 1.0m with long periods, but it's often accompanied by choppy, blown-out conditions. However, occasional early-morning windows or passing cold fronts can still produce a few worthwhile waves for the dedicated surfer.
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Conditions at Punta Brava in July
July: Steady Swell, Fickle Conditions
July brings the same story: average swell 1.0m, period 13.3s, and 97.8% from SSW. The 1-1.5m waves make up 33.1% of the total, so there's plenty of punch and power. Yet the wind ideal percentage sits at just 29%. Onshore WSW and W winds combine for over 32% of the time, making clean conditions the exception rather than the rule. The good news: the trades still blow from N and NNE about 6-7% of the time, so when they lock in, it's worth a paddle out.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Brava in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Brava 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 Punta Brava for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Brava 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 Punta Brava.