Conditions at Il Porto in July
July: Peak Summer Flatness with Warm Water and High Idle
July is the height of the Mediterranean summer, and the surf statistics reflect that. Average swell height remains at 0.5m (1.6ft), and average period drops to 4.0s, the lowest of the year. The directional tables still show WSW (21.0%), SW (14.3%), S (13.9%) and SSW (11.5%) dominating, but this is nearly all below 0.5m. There is simply no swell-generating machinery active in the Mediterranean.
Winds are fickle. The N/NE offshore quadrant sits at about 12.5%, while WNW and W winds become the most frequent contributors to cross-shore and onshore chop. A strong seabreeze cycle is the norm, and ideal surf conditions fall to just 7%. Water temperature climbs to 23.9°C, air temperature averages 24.5°C, and rainfall is scarce at 0.67 mm/day. Expect knee-to-waist-high lumps at best. If you see a rare 1-1.5m (3-5ft) WSW pulse, grab it quickly, because the afternoon wind will probably chop it apart.
Average Spot conditions at Il Porto in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Il Porto 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 Il Porto for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Il Porto 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 Il Porto.