Conditions at Stone Harbor in July
July: Peak Summer Flatness
July is the bottom of the swell cycle at Stone Harbor. The average swell height sits at 0.4m (1.5ft), the period is 6.9s and ideal surfing wind is only 1% of the time, the lowest of the entire year. Swell from SSE alone accounts for 32.8% of observations, while SE adds 19.2% and S adds 21.3%, yet over half of all observations are under 0.5m. The summer wind machine is fully active, with SSW, S and SW winds combining for more than 42% of the wind distribution. Water temperature peaks near 24.0°C, air averages 24.4°C and afternoon sea breezes are relentless. The only hope is a well-placed tropical storm in the Bahamas or a non-tropical disturbance tracking up the coast. Otherwise, bring the longboard and enjoy a warm saltwater bath.
Average Spot conditions at Stone Harbor in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Stone Harbor 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 Stone Harbor for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Stone Harbor 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 Stone Harbor.