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Conditions at Oum El Bouir in July
July: The Annual Floor
July is the most challenging month at Oum El Bouir. Average period bottoms out at 7.0s and the average swell is 5ft (1.5m). Directionally, N (48%) and NNE (38%) swells dominate, leaving almost no west in the mix. The NNE trade becomes a true firehose: it accounts for 67% of all wind observations, and a remarkable 42% of all wind blows from the NNE at 30-40kph. The ideal-wind percentage falls to 3%. On the rare glassy dawn patrol, the surf is small and short; otherwise it is blown-out and sectiony. Water temperature is 20.1°C, air averages 22.1°C, and rain is essentially zero.
Average Spot conditions at Oum El Bouir in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Oum El Bouir 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 Oum El Bouir for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Oum El Bouir 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 Oum El Bouir.