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Conditions at Playa Hermosa in July
July: Consistent Size, Harder Conditions
July is one of the most consistently solid months of the year in terms of raw swell. The average wave height is 1.4m (4.5-5ft), the period is 13.4s, and SSW contributes 93.4 percent of the energy. The wave-height distribution shows just how alive the South Pacific is: 68.1 percent of waves are in the 1-1.5m range, while 20.9 percent push into the 1.5-2m range and 1.3 percent reach the 2-2.5m bracket. The problem remains wind - ideal surfing wind falls to 21 percent as onshore S, SSW, SW and WSW directions take over through the afternoon. Air temperatures average 25.9°C, water temperatures sit at 29.0°C, and rain totals 7.65mm/day. July requires patience and an early alarm clock. If you find a clean, glassy morning with a long-period SSW swell, it can still be world-class.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Hermosa in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Hermosa 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 Hermosa for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Hermosa 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 Hermosa.