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Conditions at Playa Cocles in July
July: The Mid-Summer Swell Machine, Wind Optional
July is the most interesting month of the low-to-fair season. The average swell height is 1.0m (3.3ft) and the average period rises to 8.3s, the highest of the year. The wave rose is almost absurdly one-dimensional: 98.2% of all swell comes from the NE, with nearly equal shares of 0.5-1m (2-3ft) and 1-1.5m (3-5ft) waves. On paper, Cocles should be pumping. But the wind is ideal only 28% of the time, and NW/NNW directions combine for nearly 58% of the wind observations. These cross-shore winds can mess up what would otherwise be clean, punchy peaks. Still, when the trades ease or the wind tips into the SW/WSW offshore quadrant, July can deliver surprisingly good surf. Expect heavy tropical rainfall (9.55mm/day) and water temperatures of 28.6°C.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Cocles in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Cocles 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 Playa Cocles for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Cocles 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 Playa Cocles.