Conditions at Paunch in July
July: A Consistent Caribbean Classic
July is one of the hidden gems of the year. Despite the rainy season, the trade winds refocus and deliver the most directionally consistent month of the calendar: NE swell is present 98.7% of the time, with 56.4% in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and 15.7% in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range. Average height reaches 3.9ft (1.2m) and the period stretches to 8.4s, the best of the season. Winds are ideal 93% of the time, with NW (32.7%), WNW (28.7%) and NNW (18.6%) providing a near-constant offshore flow. Rain is still high at 9.55 mm/day, but mornings are often clean before convection builds. Water temperature sits at 28.6°C and air temps average 25.1°C. This is a great month to find punchy, rippable waves without the winter crowds.
Average Spot conditions at Paunch in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Paunch 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 Paunch for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Paunch 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 Paunch.