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Conditions at Little Wanganui in July
July: The Heart of Winter, Full Noise
July is the heart of winter and it does not disappoint. Average swell height remains 7ft (2.1m) with a period of 12.4s, and the W sector becomes even more dominant: WSW contributes 41.0%, W 16.5%, and WNW 8.9%. These are perfectly aligned swells for Little Wanganui's north-west exposure, wrapping down the coast and offering powerful, thick waves. The bigger 2-2.5m class is well represented, so there will be days when the beach is firing at a serious level.
Wind consistency continues to be exceptional, with ideal offshore conditions at 58 percent of the time. ESE wind is the top individual direction at 24.3%, and SE/E winds add even more clean, offshore flow. This is a rare stretch of the year where you can fairly rely on both surf and wind to cooperate. Water temperature bottoms out around 12.4°C, air temps average just 8.8°C, and rain is frequent with 4.81mm per day, but all that weather is exactly what drives the swell. July is the time to circle on the calendar for big, hollow, lined-up surf.
Average Spot conditions at Little Wanganui in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Little Wanganui 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 Little Wanganui for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Little Wanganui 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 Little Wanganui.