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Conditions at Venice Beach in July
July: The Long-Period Summer Slump
July is typically the low point of the year for wave quality at Venice Beach. The average swell height is 2.6ft (0.8m) with a long 12.7s period, but the size is tiny: approximately 92% of all waves are in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) class. The direction mix is heavily southern-SW 39.3%, WSW 37.7%, SSW 14.0%, and W 8.6%-so the beach is still exposed to any distant groundswell that travels up the coast, but the energy is too small to produce any real push on the sandbars.
Ideal wind is at its yearly minimum of 22%. The summer marine layer and onshore pressure gradient produce mostly SW/WSW flow (SW 17.9%, WSW 20.1%) and very little N/NE offshore. Water temp climbs to 16.7°C, air averages 20.9°C, and rainfall is essentially zero (0.05mm/day). If you have a longboard or a groveler, morning glass-offs can be fun; for quality, wait for cooler months.
Average Spot conditions at Venice Beach in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Venice 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 Venice Beach for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Venice 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 Venice Beach.