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Conditions at Huntington Beach in July
July: Summer Swell, Summer Onshore Wind
July is the heart of summer in Huntington. The average swell height dips to 0.8m (2.5ft) with a 13.8s period, and SW is a staggering 45% of the time, with SSW (28.5%) and WSW (23%) adding up to a nearly perfect southwesterly swell direction window. But the surf quality is brutally limited by the wind: offshore flow is essentially nonexistent (1%), and onshore winds from SSW/SW/WSW account for a suffocating 88% of observations. Most days you'll find 2-3ft (0.5-1m) waves that are lumpy and blown-out by midday. If you're lucky, you'll be out at first light when the sea breeze has yet to switch on, scoring clean, chest-high walls in front of the pier before the wind textures everything up. Water temp reaches a warm 17.8°C (64°F), air 20.0°C (68°F), and with only 0.05 mm/day of rain, it's the epitome of a dry but wind-affected SoCal summer.
Average Spot conditions at Huntington Beach in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach.