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Conditions at Palmarcito in July
July: The Sweet Spot of the Wet Season
July is one of the most balanced months in the best season. Average swell is 1.3m (4.3ft), period is a strong 13.5s, and wind quality improves to 62% ideal. The return of more NNE (11.1%), NE (10.4%), and NNW (10.6%) flow makes a big difference. Swell distribution is classic Palmarcito: SSW 73.9%, S 23.2%, and SW 2.4%, with most waves in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range and SSW offering 17.1% in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class. Rain is still part of the daily rhythm at 5.66mm/day, and water temperature sits at a toasty 30.2°C, but the overlap of size and cleaner wind makes July a standout month.
Average Spot conditions at Palmarcito in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Palmarcito 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 Palmarcito for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Palmarcito 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 Palmarcito.