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Yerbabuena - surf spot statistics
Yerbabuena seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (December - February)
The heart of winter delivers the most consistent and powerful swells to Yerbabuena. Average wave heights hover around 1.4-1.5m with long periods of 11-12s, providing punchy, high-quality waves. A strong NAO negative phase often correlates with low-pressure systems tracking across the North Atlantic, pumping long-period WNW groundswell into the Andalusian coast. The favorable offshore winds from the north quadrant blow up to 45% of the time in January, grooming the waves to perfection. When everything aligns – a solid NW swell with light N winds – Yerbabuena turns into a world-class left-hander.
Fair Surf Season (March - April, October - November)
During the autumn and spring transitions, the North Atlantic starts to wake up or wind down. Swell heights average around 1.2m with periods in the 9-10s range – still very rideable and often less crowded than the peak winter months. The wind consistency drops to 28-37% offshore, meaning you'll need to pick your days carefully. A shifting Azores High and passing cold fronts can bring alternating windows of clean NW swell and occasional spells of onshore SW winds. These months offer a good balance of quality and solitude for the savvy surfer.
Low Surf Season (May - September)
Summer is dominated by the thermal low over the Iberian Peninsula, which sets up a persistent Levante wind from the E to ESE. Offshore wind percentages plummet to 20-25%, and the average swell drops below 1m with short periods under 8s – often just small, weak windswell from the east or weak WNW pulses. The spot becomes a groveling zone at best. However, on the rare occasion that a southerly wind shift or a distant swell sneaks through, you might find a fun-sized wave. But for most, this is a season to explore other hobbies or check the forecast obsessively for a glimmer of hope.
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Conditions at Yerbabuena in July
July: The Dog Days
July brings the lowest average swell of the year at 0.8m and the shortest period at 6.8s – true small-wave territory. The offshore wind percentage bottoms out at 20%. The Levante is roaring, with E/ESE winds accounting for 37% of the total. Swell from WNW dominates (59.5%) but nearly all of it is in the 0.5-1m range, offering mushy closeouts at best. However, early mornings can see a light N breeze and a tiny bump – enough for a foamie or a SUP, but not a standard shortboard.
Average Spot conditions at Yerbabuena in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Yerbabuena 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 Yerbabuena for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Yerbabuena 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 Yerbabuena.