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Conditions at Playa Matapalo in July
July: Full-Meter Consistency
July is the heart of the rainy season and the heart of the swell season. The average height is 3.6ft (1.1m), the period is a strong 13.1s, and a full 51.9 percent of the swell sits in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. There is also a rare 0.1 percent sneaking past 6.5ft (2m)-evidence that the South Pacific is sending down bigger, more organized pulses. Swell direction is still 97.5 percent SSW, with S and SW components around 2.5 percent combined. Ideal winds run 72 percent, and the WNW/W/WSW trio accounts for over 42 percent of all wind observations, keeping the lineup textured but workable. Water temperature is 28.9°C, air around 25.5°C, and rain remains heavy. In between passing tropical downpours, these are some of the most dependable, rippable waves of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Matapalo in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Matapalo 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 Matapalo for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Matapalo 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 Matapalo.