Conditions at The Alley in July
July: Consistent, But Smaller
July stays in the high-quality zone but with reduced size. Average swell height dips to 0.9m (3ft), average period holds at 8.9s, and ideal winds are 63 percent. The swell is more south-east: SE (23.2%), ESE (20.8%), and E (17.2%), with SSE (14.0%) also chipping in. Winds remain favourable, with S (15.2%), SSW (14.5%), SW (8.1%), and WSW (7.3%) giving the break long stretches of clean surface. Air temps are cool at 18.5°C, water temps drop to 20.6°C, and rainfall is low at 1.63 mm/day. It may not be big, but the combination of smooth water, consistent 2-3ft (0.5-1m) surf, and the occasional SE swell pulse makes July a solid month for high wave counts.
Average Spot conditions at The Alley in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Alley 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 The Alley for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Alley 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 The Alley.