Conditions at Ekas in July
July: Peak Swell Size With Trade-Wind Texture
July delivers the largest average swell of the year at 6ft (1.8m), tied with August, and the period holds at 14.3s. Southern Hemisphere winter storms in the Indian Ocean are at full strength, sending SSW at 60.1 percent and S at 29.8 percent groundswell through the region. The height distribution is bottom-heavy: the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) class is the most common, while 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) waves make up around 19 percent of the total. The trade wind regime continues from ESE at 55 percent and SE at 35.7 percent, but wind speeds are high, which trims ideal surf time to 51 percent. On the calm days, Ekas is firing and heavy; on windy days, expect chop and drift. With 0.89 mm/day of rain, a cool 25.6°C air temperature, and 27.2°C water, it is classic dry-season surf camp weather.
Average Spot conditions at Ekas in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ekas 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 Ekas for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ekas 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 Ekas.