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Conditions at Playa Guiones in July
July: The Crown Jewel of the Surf Year
July is arguably the best mix of swell and wind that Playa Guiones sees all year. The swell remains locked into the SSW, at 79.8%, with SW adding 7.6% and a bit of S energy filling in, keeping the beach facing the optimal pressure. The period is a solid 13.5s and average heights hold at 1.5m (5ft), with more than a third of observations in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m) range. What sets July apart is the wind: an excellent 68% of the month registers ideal offshore flow, the highest number of the year. Light E/NE winds and fewer strong S/SW onshores mean the southwest-facing bay is glassier, longer and more rewarding. Rainfall is 5.05mm/day, air temp 27.3°C and water temp 29.1°C-July is the month to plan a strike mission on Guiones.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Guiones in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Guiones 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 Guiones for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Guiones 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 Guiones.