Conditions at Scar Reef in July
July: Prime Time on the Reef
July is arguably Scar Reef's most powerful month. The average swell reaches 5-6ft (1.7m) with a 14.4s period - the biggest and bounciest of the year. A massive 71% of the swell comes from the SSW, and 38.5% of all readings land in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) firing range, with 13.2% reaching 6-8ft (2-2.5m). The wind is exceptionally consistent: SSE blows 54.2% of the time, SE adds another 23.3%, and ideal conditions sit at 88 percent. Dry-season sunshine dominates with only 0.83mm/day of rain, air temp 24.6°C and water 27.7°C. Even with the direction mismatch, the sheer size and long period on a groomed offshore day make July a standout month for this spot.
Average Spot conditions at Scar Reef in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Scar Reef 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 Scar Reef for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Scar Reef 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 Scar Reef.