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Conditions at Playa Cambutal in July
July: Winter Swell Engine at Full Tilt with Onshore Thermals
July is the heart of the wet-season surf calendar. The average swell height remains at 1.4m (4.6ft) with a 13.7s period, and the direction breakdown is almost purely favorable: SSW 80.4% and SW 19.3%, with 21.8% of SSW observations in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class and another 3.8% reaching 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft). For pure swell quality, this is one of the most reliable months of the year. The problem is wind: W and WSW winds together account for 35.6% of the observations, and ideal wind sits at 46%, one of the better wet-season ratios. While not perfect, July offers a glimmer of hope compared to the surrounding months.
Frequent tropical rain showers (9.59mm/day) and 28.6°C water are part of the deal. Look for the windows after a passing squall when a brief offshore or lighter westerly wind can leave the SSW lines clean for a few hours.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Cambutal in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Cambutal 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 Cambutal for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Cambutal 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 Cambutal.