Conditions at Desert Point in July
July: Heavy Water, Stiff Winds
July is the peak of the Southern Hemisphere swell machine. Average height reaches 6-7ft (2.0m) with a 14.4s average period, and the direction is primarily SSW (51 percent) and S (31 percent). There is a substantial amount of 6-8ft (2-2.5m) surf (37 percent of all waves), putting Desert Point in the heavy, charging category. The left-hand barrels can be full, thick and dangerous.
Wind remains the limiting factor. SE is the dominant wind by far (51 percent), with ESE (29 percent) and SSE (14 percent) rounding out the offshore quadrant. However, much of this flow is in the 20-30kph range, and ideal winds only occur 37 percent of the time. The result is a mix of powerful, clean morning sessions and wind-affected, bumpy afternoons. Precipitation is minimal at 0.97 mm/day, air temp is 25.3°C, water temperature is 28.0°C.
Average Spot conditions at Desert Point in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Desert Point 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 Desert Point for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Desert Point 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 Desert Point.