Conditions at Shangri-la in July
July: Monsoon Maximum and Heavy Lumps
July is the biggest month of the year on average, with 1.8m (5.9ft) of swell and an 11.2s period. The energy is almost entirely from the south: SSE 40.8%, S 43.3% and SSW 11.6%, with the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class dominating and solid 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) sets present. But ideal wind is only 27%, and the wind rose is dominated by SE (16.2%) and SSE (16.2%), with S at 10.6% - a persistent onshore flow. This creates heavy, powerful, often ragged conditions at Shangri-la. Water temperature cools slightly to 29.4°C, air temperature is 27.8°C, and rainfall is 5.78mm/day. Only the short windows of W/NW wind give the lineup the clean shape it needs.
Average Spot conditions at Shangri-la in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shangri-la 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 Shangri-la for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shangri-la 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 Shangri-la.