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Conditions at Barra da Tijuca in July
July: Mid-Winter Power and Pulse
July continues the winter rhythm, with an average height of 4ft (1.2m) and period of 10.8s. S (35.5%) and SSE (23.0%) swells remain the bread and butter, while SSW (12.5%) adds an extra angle that helps Barra's sandbars wrap. The wind is ideal 59% of the time, so clean, powerful sessions are common. The dry season is in full effect - only 1.61 mm/day of rain. Air temps are the coolest of the year at 20.7°C, water temp drops to 21.7°C, and the surf has a crisp winter feel. If you want dependable waves, July is one of the safest bets of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Barra da Tijuca in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barra da Tijuca 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 Barra da Tijuca for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barra da Tijuca 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 Barra da Tijuca.