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The Ranch - surf spot statistics
The Ranch seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (October - March)
As winter takes hold, the North Pacific storm track shifts south, sending consistent, long-period SW and SSW swell marching into The Ranch. With an average period hovering around 13.5 seconds and heights in the fun 1-1.5m range, these months deliver clean, powerful surf. The key is the wind: offshore flow from the N, NNE, and NE quadrants dominates over 50% of the time from December through January, smoothing out faces and creating pristine conditions. November and February also see high percentages of favorable wind, making this the true window for quality waves.
Fair Surf Season (April - September)
Spring and summer bring a noticeable uptick in average swell height, peaking at 1.7m in September, and periods remain in the 13-14 second range. The swell direction is almost exclusively from the S through SW – perfect for the SSW-facing beach. However, the wind story changes dramatically. The percentage of offshore wind drops below 40%, and the prevailing flow shifts to S, SSW, and SW, blowing directly onshore and chopping up the surf. You'll still find pockets of clean waves during early morning offshore breezes or when weak systems pass, but consistency is low. This is a fair season for the patient surfer.
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Conditions at The Ranch in July
July: Consistent Swell, Fickle Wind
July sees average swell height at 1.5m with a period of 13.5s – still very solid. The swell mix shifts slightly, with S (29.6%) and SSW (62.6%) dominating. There's plenty of 1.5-2m surf. Offshore wind improves to 38%, thanks to a resurgence in NNE (9.7%) and NE (8.1%) breezes. The onshore SSW (15.7%) and SW (13.5%) are still present but less forceful. This month often sees more glassy mornings than May or June, making it a fair bet for clean, punchy waves if you time it right.
Average Spot conditions at The Ranch in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Ranch 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 The Ranch for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Ranch 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 The Ranch.