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Caldera • Statistics for July

Conditions at Caldera in July

July: Consistent Long-Period SSW, Still Small

July continues the long-period SSW signal with an average period of 14.2s. A full 75.8% of the directional spectrum comes from SSW, and adding SW (9.7%) and S (12.7%) means over 98% of all swell approaches from the southern half of the compass, which is excellent exposure for Caldera. The catch remains the same: only around 0.8% of the total is in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, and the average height is about 1ft (0.3m). The wind pattern is slightly better than May and June, with offshore NNE/NE/ENE/E flow at about 25%, but onshore S/SSW/SW influences are still strong enough to keep the surface bumpy during the day. Precipitation eases a bit to 4.06mm/day, air temperatures average 26.9°C, and water temperature holds at 29.3°C. A high-tide, high-volume longboard will be your best friend this month.

Average Spot conditions at Caldera in July

Swell history for July

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for July

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Caldera 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 Caldera for your next trip in July.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Caldera 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 Caldera.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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