Conditions at Kolibithra in July
July: The Etesian Wind Tunnel
July is the heart of the meltemi season, and Kolibithra turns into a wind tunnel. Average swell height rises slightly to 0.9m (3ft), but the average period is still a short 4.7s. The directional signal is extreme: NNW swell is 54.9% and N swell is 26.2%, giving the bay a constant supply of north windswell. The problem is wind direction. NNW blows 71.9% of the time, with N adding 9.4%, so almost every wave is shredded by strong, onshore etesian winds. This creates choppy, lumpy conditions that are far better for windsurfers than surfers. Ideal clean surf is just 1% of the time. If you find a dawn window with offshore SSW/SW airflow and a lingering north swell, you can have a few semi-glass waves before the meltemi switches on. Air temps average 24.9°C, water is 24.8°C, and rain is essentially nonexistent.
Average Spot conditions at Kolibithra in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kolibithra 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 Kolibithra for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kolibithra 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 Kolibithra.