Conditions at Bunkers in July
July: Peak Summer, Fickle Waves
July is the most inconsistent month for size. The average swell is 4ft (1.2m) with the lowest average period of the year at 5.8s. WNW still leads the direction table at 25.1%, and the W-NNW window is around 52%, but heights are tiny: most waves fall in the 1.5-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range and only a small percentage reach 6ft (2m).
The summer pressure pattern is in full effect: W and WNW winds blow a combined 37.2% and onshore winds total nearly 47%, while offshore east-to-south-southeast winds are down to 14%. With an ideal wind score of just 13%, the rare clean day usually comes from a weak easterly flow under high pressure or after a summer thunderstorm. Air temp averages 16.5°C, water temp is 17.0°C, and a steamer or springsuit is enough, but expect little swell.
Average Spot conditions at Bunkers in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bunkers 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 Bunkers for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bunkers 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 Bunkers.