Conditions at Praia da Vila in July
July: Peak Winter Consistency
July remains deep in prime season. The average swell height is 1.3m (4ft), period is a solid 9.3s, and ideal winds sit at 56%. The swell spectrum is broad: E at 17.8%, ENE at 17.3%, S at 15.9%, ESE at 15.3%, SSE at 14.7% and SE at 12.8%. The S/SSE/SE component is the most valuable for Praia da Vila, delivering clean, lined-up waves. Frontal activity in the South Atlantic stays active, and water temp reaches the annual low near 17.5°C, so a full wetsuit is your best friend. Rain is modest at 3.41mm/day and air temp averages 15.1°C. Expect punchy 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) surf and occasional 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) sets when strong S swells line up.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Vila in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Vila 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 Praia da Vila for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Vila 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 Praia da Vila.