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Conditions at Playa Santa Teresa in July
July: South Pacific Pulse, Afternoon Crossover
July keeps the South Pacific machine running with 1.4m (4-5ft) average swell at 13.4s. SSW energy is extremely focused at 90.8%, and the share of 1.5-2m waves remains healthy. Ideal winds tick back up to 42%, with N/NNE offshore flow slightly more common than in May-June, but onshore SW/WSW winds still dominate many afternoons. Precipitation remains high at 7.60mm/day, air temps stable at 27.6°C, and water temps around 29.2°C. The setup rewards surfers who are willing to surf in the early morning or wait for a N/NNE push - the waves are powerful and well-shaped when the wind lets them be.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Santa Teresa in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa.