Conditions at Turtles in July
July: The Biggest Swell of the Year, but Watch the Cross-Shore
July is typically the biggest month at Turtles, with an average swell height of 2.2m (7.2ft) and periods of 14.2s - truly heavy Southern Ocean groundswell. The swell direction, however, tilts firmly toward S (44.0 percent) and SSE (16.9 percent), while SSW drops to 17.6 percent. This means the west-facing beach is seeing more refracted southerly energy rather than direct SW/WNW swell. It can be powerful and consistent, but the pure west pulse is less common. Wind quality remains high at 65 percent ideal, though the trades are stronger: ESE (46.6) and SE (38.5) include a significant 20-30kph component (17.4 percent from SE), which can add a cross-offshore texture to the lineup. Water temps cool slightly to 28.0°C, air to 26.2°C, and rain is minimal at 3.40 mm/day. If you time the tides and find a protected corner, July offers some of the heaviest surf of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Turtles in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Turtles 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 Turtles for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Turtles 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 Turtles.