Conditions at Sele in July
July: Midsummer Micro Swell
July is the leanest month of the year at Sele. Average wave height falls to 0.7m (2ft) and the period bottoms out at 6.0s, making most days borderline flat. The swell direction is still NW-dominated at 25.4%, with WNW at 17.3% and W at 13.7%, but that energy is almost entirely local windswell generated by summer breezes in the Norwegian Sea. At this size and period, the beach is reduced to micro-grovel sessions.
The wind regime continues its NNW and NW bias, with NNW at 27.2% and NW at 15.9%. Ideal surfing conditions occur just 4% of the time, the lowest of any month. Water temps peak at 15.4°C and air temps reach a mild 14.7°C, so you can often surf in a 3/2 and feel comfortable on land. But if you are looking for quality, July is the month to book a surf trip elsewhere. The few rideable days are typically small, soft, and wind-affected, saved only by the magic of a Norwegian midnight sun.
Average Spot conditions at Sele in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sele 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 Sele for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sele 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 Sele.