Conditions at Enniscrone in July
July: High Summer - The Smallest Swells of the Year
July is the absolute low point in the Enniscrone surf calendar. The average swell height is again just 4ft (1.2m), but the period drops to 8.6s - the weakest of the entire year. Swell direction is still almost absurdly consistent, with west (22.1%) and west-northwest (28.7%) combining for over half of all wave energy. The northwest and north-northwest sectors add another 30%, so the bay is always exposed to some form of Atlantic pulse. But those pulses are small, short-interval and generally lack the power to produce truly memorable surf. Expect lots of ankle-to-waist mush, with isolated 3ft (0.9m) days on the better sandbars.
The wind pattern is more benign than winter. Ideal offshore winds arrive 23% of the time, and the strongest wind bands (40-50km/h) are almost nonexistent. However, the most common wind direction is still north-northwest at 12.6%, which is onshore and ripples the surface. That said, afternoon sea breezes are a factor, and the best sessions are usually early morning before the westerly breeze kicks up. Water temperature peaks at 14.9°C, air temperature averages 14.5°C, and precipitation is 3.46mm/day. If you find yourself in Enniscrone in July, bring a longboard, a hooded top, and enjoy the long days - but chase size elsewhere.
Average Spot conditions at Enniscrone in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Enniscrone 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 Enniscrone for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Enniscrone 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 Enniscrone.