Conditions at Hellesto in July
July: Summer Flatness and Thermal Winds
July is the absolute low point of the calendar. Average swell height bottoms out at just 2ft (0.7m) with a 6.0s average period, and while the swell rose still points to the NW/WNW quadrant, nearly all of it is small, disordered windswell. Ideal offshore wind remains at 5 percent, meaning the odds of a clean, groomed wave are minimal. The Norwegian summer wind regime - dominated by NNW and SE breezes - tends to leave the surface lumpy, and the long daylight hours are better spent swimming than surfing. Water temp rises to 15.4°C and air temps average 14.7°C, which is pleasant, but precipitation at 3.47 mm/day can still put a damper on beach sessions. For the dedicated surfer, July is the time to do maintenance, travel to more exposed coasts, or simply wait for the Atlantic to wake up.
Average Spot conditions at Hellesto in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hellesto 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 Hellesto for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hellesto 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 Hellesto.