Conditions at Borkum in July
July: Summer Slop and Westerly Winds
July is the lowest energy month of the year on average, with wave periods at 5.3s and swell heights at 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m). The swell direction is still dominated by NNW at 22.8% and NW at 17.2%, and while there is a slight bump in the 1-1.5m range, the overall picture is small and short-period. The wind rose is dominated by a strong westerly flow: NW, W, WSW and WNW combine for over 40% of all winds, much of it onshore or cross-onshore. With only 9% ideal wind, most days feature wind-chop and soft closeouts. The North Sea is at its warmest - 18.5°C water and 17.6°C air, with 2.49 mm/day of precipitation - but this is not the month to book a surf trip. Watch for the rare summer low that swings through the North Sea; it can briefly produce 2-3ft waves with clean sides on a morning S/SSW breeze.
Average Spot conditions at Borkum in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Borkum 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 Borkum for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Borkum 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 Borkum.