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Conditions at Playa Negra in July
July: Cleanest Summer Trades at Playa Negra
July is the standout month of the fair season, delivering the highest ideal wind percentage of the year at 77%. The trade winds rebuild as NE, ENE and E winds combine for 53.4% of the wind observations, restoring clean offshore conditions for many sessions. Swell remains highly consistent with SSW at 79.8% and SW at 7.6%, plus a notable 11.2% share from the south that can add extra push. Average wave height is 5ft (1.5m) with a 13.5s period, so expect powerful, long-period surf. Rain eases to 5.05mm/day and water temp is warm at 29.0°C, with air temps around 27.3°C. July is arguably the best month of the summer for those who want solid SSW swell without sacrificing surface quality.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Negra in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Negra 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 Negra for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Negra 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 Negra.