Conditions at Gokarna in July
July: The Pinnacle of the Monsoon - Maximum Power, Minimum Clean Surf
July is statistically the most extreme month at Gokarna. Average swell height reaches 7.9ft (2.4m) with a period of 10.4s, and the swell is dominated by W at 34.2% and WSW at 26.0%. A substantial portion of those peaks fall in the 6.6-8.2ft (2-2.5m) range, with around 2.9% overhead-plus waves exceeding 8.2ft (2.5m). There is no shortage of raw ocean energy. But the wind is the story: ideal offshore wind is 0% for the entire month. W winds account for 38.2%, WSW for 26.4% and WNW for 22.0%, frequently blowing 20-40kph straight onto the beach. Rain is at its peak with 25.13mm/day, air temperature settles at 26.1 degrees C and water dips to 28.0 degrees C. Surfing here in July means wrestling with heavy, windblown, drift-prone walls. The rare reprieve is the exception that proves the rule.
Average Spot conditions at Gokarna in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Gokarna 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 Gokarna for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Gokarna 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 Gokarna.