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Conditions at Guarda do Embau in July
July: Deep Winter, Still Firing
July keeps the winter momentum. Average swell height holds at 4.3ft (1.3m), period eases only slightly to 9.3s, and the S/SSE/S sector remains extremely active: S 15.9%, SSE 14.7%, ESE 15.3%, SE 12.8%, E 17.8%, and ENE 17.3%. The standout is the S direction, with 6.3% in the 1.5-2m range and 2.2% in the 2-2.5m range. The South Atlantic storm track is still feeding this coast with long-period energy.
Ideal offshore flow is excellent at 35%, though N and NNE winds still combine for over 33%. SSW at 17.8% and SW at 11.7% often follow frontal passages, keeping the east-facing beach clean in the morning. Water is at its coldest at 17.6°C, air averages 15.1°C, and rain is 3.41 mm/day. This is thick winter surf - expect heavy, powerful 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m) sets and the occasional bigger one.
Average Spot conditions at Guarda do Embau in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Guarda do Embau 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 Guarda do Embau for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Guarda do Embau 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 Guarda do Embau.