Conditions at Periscopes in July
July: Peak Power and Consistency
July is the pinnacle of the season. Trade winds remain locked in from the ESE (34.2%) and SE (26.6%), with enough east in the flow to keep conditions clean 93% of the time. The average swell height peaks at 1.8m (6ft), the highest of the year, riding on a powerful 14.5s period. SSW direction dominates with 67.9% of the waves, and the height distribution is stacked: 51% of waves are 1.5-2m (5-6ft) and another 19.5% fall in the 2-2.5m (7-8ft) range. Occasional pulses top 2.5m (8ft+). Rain is nearly absent at 0.46mm/day, air temps are pleasant at 25.7°C, and water temp has cooled to 26.8°C, but it is still plenty warm for boardshorts. July is as good as it gets at Periscopes.
Average Spot conditions at Periscopes in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Periscopes 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 Periscopes for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Periscopes 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 Periscopes.