Conditions at Five Islands in July
July: Peak South Swell, Rough Edges
July shows the biggest average swell height of the year at 6ft (1.8m), with the period holding strong at 10.8s. SSE swell is dominant at a remarkable 67%, with S adding 25% and SE close to 4%. The height distribution is chunky-65% of waves are 1.5-2m and another 18% are 2-2.5m-so Five Islands can look heavy and firing. Yet ideal offshore wind drops to 33%, and the wind rose is a messy monsoon mix of SSE, SE, S, SW and WSW flows. The biggest, cleanest waves arrive in brief offshore ebbs between squalls. Expect water temperature at 29.4°C, air at 27.8°C and 5.22mm/day of rain. If you're chasing size and don't mind rough texture, July delivers; if you want perfection, it's a grind.
Average Spot conditions at Five Islands in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Five Islands 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 Five Islands for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Five Islands 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 Five Islands.