Conditions at Scripps in July
July: Southern Swell Peaks, But Onshores Rule
July is the heart of summer. The average swell height holds at 1.0m (3.3ft) with a long 13.7s period, and the swell direction is heavily SW (47.3%) with WSW at 29.8% and SSW at 17.6%. This angled southern energy produces plenty of rideable, often playful 0.5-1.5m waves at Scripps, but it rarely stacks up into anything serious. The catch is a brutal wind regime: ideal wind sits at just 2%. WNW winds alone blow 38.6% of the time, with W adding 26.2%, keeping the surface lumpy and textured for most of the day. Air temps reach 20.4°C, water temp climbs to 19.1°C, and rainfall is negligible. Summer glass is a rare gift.
Average Spot conditions at Scripps in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Scripps 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 Scripps for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Scripps 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 Scripps.