Conditions at Arish in July
July: Peak Summer Trade Machine
July is the heart of the low season in Western Sahara. The average wave period drops to its yearly minimum of 7.0s, and the average swell height is 1.5m (5ft). The swell directions are overwhelmingly N (48%) and NNE (38%), with only a small 14% coming from NNW. This is the archetypal NE trade-wind regime: good, consistent windswell, but short, crumbly and lacking the grooming that a proper offshore breeze at lighter strength can provide. The wind clocks are dominated by NNE at 58% and N at 25%, often blowing 20-40kph, leaving just 10% of the month in ideal surfing conditions.
Surfable, yes. Memorable, not often. The WSW-facing beach still catches some of the N/NNE energy, producing waist-to-head-high walls, but the surface will usually be lumpy and sections will not have the push to barrel. Water temperature reaches 20.1°C, air temps can climb past 30°C, and precipitation is a rounding error. This is the month to chase light-wind dawn sessions or simply wait for better days.
Average Spot conditions at Arish in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Arish 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 Arish for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Arish 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 Arish.