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Conditions at Playitas in July
July: Big Swells, Trickier Winds
July remains a solid month for SSW groundswell, with average heights of 1.3m (4-5ft) and a period of 13.4s. The swell is overwhelmingly from the SSW (91 percent), and 22 percent of waves are in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) category, plus 1.3 percent at 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m). The catch is wind quality: ideal offshore wind drops to a low 19 percent, the worst of the first half of the year. Onshore S/SW flow and frequent rain (7.65mm/day) make for textured surfaces. Still, when a N or NE breeze lines up at dawn, Playitas offers heavy, long-period walls. Water stays warm at 29.0°C.
Average Spot conditions at Playitas in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playitas 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 Playitas for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playitas 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 Playitas.