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Conditions at Whangapoua Beach in July
July: Mid-Winter Consistency and Cold Water
July is the heart of the New Zealand winter, and Whangapoua feels it. The average period holds at 7.8s, but the swell direction spectrum becomes increasingly easterly: E at 16%, ENE at 15%, NNW at 11% and NE at 10% are the leading sources. The favorable N-NNE-NE-ENE window slips to 37%, and although the average height is still 1.5ft (0.5m), there are slightly better odds of waves reaching the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range than in summer, especially from ENE and E.
Winds are cold and strong. WSW at 14.4% and W at 11.6% dominate, with SW at 11.1% close behind, giving Whangapoua a 35% offshore wind share. Yet ideal surf wind is still just 2% of the time, and the exposed NNE-facing sand will often see cross-offshore or lumpy conditions. Air temperatures bottom out near 13.3°C, water cools to 14.8°C, and precipitation reaches its annual peak at 3.72mm/day. This is a month for the committed local, but winter lows can occasionally reward the early-morning mission.
Average Spot conditions at Whangapoua Beach in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Whangapoua Beach 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 Whangapoua Beach for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Whangapoua Beach 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 Whangapoua Beach.