Conditions at Hovden in July
July: The Smallest Month of the Year
July is the absolute bottom of the Hovden surf year. Average swell height dips to 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m), period stays at 6.6s, and ideal winds are only 7% - the lowest of the year. Although the direction distribution still favors the west window (W 16.8%, WNW 16.6%, NW 13.4%, WSW 12.4%, NNW 18.2%), the vast majority of readings are below 3ft (0.9m), and there are no substantial 6ft+ (1.8m+) or long-period systems in the mix. What surf exists is typically soft 1-3ft (0.3-0.9m) summer windswell, easily chopped by onshore afternoon breezes. Winds at Hovden in July are split between NNE 16.3%, S 14.5%, and SSW 11.1%, which means plenty of cross/offshore options but little swell to work with. Water temperatures reach 13.8°C, air averages 14.0°C, and precipitation is 4.44 mm/day. This is the month to save energy, surf tiny waves on the biggest board you own, or wait for that rare distant tropical storm pulse.
Average Spot conditions at Hovden in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hovden 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 Hovden for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hovden 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 Hovden.