Conditions at Pools in July
July: Trade Wind Chop, Low Expectations
July is the nadir of Pools' surf calendar. Average wave height holds at 3ft (1.0m), but the period sinks to 6.7 seconds - the shortest of any month. A staggering 94% of the swell comes from the ENE and E quadrants, producing short, choppy, disorganized waves that struggle to hold up on an NNW-facing beach. Ideal winds fall to 56%, and the summer trades are often too strong to help. This is a month for flat spells, warm water (28.6°C) and maybe a few fun ones if a passing tropical wave stirs things up.
Average Spot conditions at Pools in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pools 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 Pools for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pools 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 Pools.