Conditions at Zipolite in July
July: Prime Time in the South Pacific
July is arguably the most consistent month of the year at Zipolite. Average wave heights are solid at 1.6m (5ft), periods are 13.7s, and ideal wind blows 66% of the time, the highest percentage of the entire year. The wind direction is dominated by a clean NNW flow at 18% frequency, with plenty of N/NE options, delivering that crucial offshore grooming for a south beach. The wave spectrum is split between S (41.6%) and SSW (49.3%), with very little contamination from unfavourable easterly quadrants. Rainy season moisture remains present at 5.53mm/day, but tropical showers are usually short-lived and never cool the 30°C water. This is the time to book a trip if you want the highest chance of clean head-high plus waves.
Average Spot conditions at Zipolite in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zipolite 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 Zipolite for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zipolite 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 Zipolite.