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Conditions at Playa Grande in July
July: The Cleanest Green-Season Groundswell
July stands out statistically as the cleanest month of the rainy season, with 81% ideal wind - the highest of the year. The trades become lighter but more consistent from the E, ENE, and ESE quadrants, keeping the ocean smooth and glassy for long stretches. Swell energy remains healthy: average height is 1.4m (4-5ft), period 13.5s, and the directional spectrum is heavily SSW at 65.8%, with a secondary S pulse at 22.3%.
For a west-facing beach, those southerly angles are not perfect, but the long period pushes the swell around the headland and into Playa Grande with clean, lining-up walls. The size distribution is one of the best of the year: 17.8% of swells are in the 1.5-2m range and a further 5.9% are between 2-2.5m, so there is plenty of punch. Rain remains common at 4.32mm/day, but July's unusual wind stability makes it a high-value month for surfers willing to dodge the showers. Water temperature is 28.9°C.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Grande in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Grande 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 Grande for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Grande 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 Grande.