Conditions at Kovalam Beach in July
July: Monsoon Max, Maximum Washing Machine
July continues the southwest monsoon onslaught. The average swell height remains a solid 5-6ft (1.7m) at 11.2s, and the swell window is almost perfectly aligned with Kovalam: WSW 49.3%, W 25.9%, SW 20.6%. If wave direction alone decided quality, this would be the best month of the year. But ideal wind is only 1%, with NW winds blowing 49.9% of the time and WNW adding 27.1%, mostly at 10-30kph. The result is powerful, sectiony, windblown surf - a raw and challenging environment. Water temps drop to 26.4°C, rainfall is 6.36 mm/day, and air temperatures are the coolest of the year at 25.8°C.
Average Spot conditions at Kovalam Beach in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kovalam Beach 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 Kovalam Beach for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kovalam Beach 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 Kovalam Beach.