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Conditions at Playa Colorado in July
July: Strong Trades, Still Some Fire
July is a bit more hit-or-miss. The swell period remains solid at 12.5s and the SSW/SW component holds, but the trades strengthen noticeably: ENE winds blow 68% of the time and ideal wind drops back to 17%. That means more textured surfaces and shorter clean windows, though the underlying swell energy is still very real. Average wave heights run 1.3m (4.3ft), with S swell contributing 12.5% and SSW another 27%, so the direction is friendly. Air temps 28.1°C, water 28.8°C, and precipitation eases to 2.95 mm/day. Pick your windows carefully in July.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Colorado in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Colorado 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 Playa Colorado for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Colorado 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 Playa Colorado.