Conditions at Bude in July
July: The Azores High Squashes It
July is the true low season at Bude. Average swell bottoms out around 3ft (1.0m) with an even shorter period of 7.9 seconds. The W direction dominates the wave rose at 48.8%, with WSW adding 23.3%, but most of that energy is small and poorly organized. Ideal offshore wind frequency hits a yearly low of just 15%. Instead, the wind rose shows strong W, WSW and WNW winds - exactly the wrong directions for this exposed west-facing beach. The Azores High typically extends a ridge across the UK, suppressing Atlantic storminess and leaving small, short-period W/NW swells. Water temperature reaches 16.8°C, average air temperature is 15.9°C, and precipitation sits at 2.56mm/day. You can still find clean 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) waves early in the morning before the sea breeze kicks in, but consistent quality surf is rare. Patience and a longboard are required.
Average Spot conditions at Bude in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bude 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 Bude for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bude 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 Bude.