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Conditions at Playa Malibu in July
July: The Most Reliable Offshore Flow
July is arguably the most dependable month for surf at Playa Malibu. The ideal-wind percentage rockets to 77%, the highest of the year, thanks to a resurgent NNW trade flow (39.5%) plus NW winds at 18.9% blowing straight offshore. The ITCZ is typically displaced a bit further north, favoring more hours of clean, glassy conditions.
Swell-wise, July is just as consistent as June: SSW holds at 85.3% and SW adds 10.8%, giving near-constant favorable direction. The average height is 0.7m (2.3ft) and period is 10.9s-slightly shorter than spring but still enough to make the bank produce playful waves. Water temperature is a warm 29.3°C and precipitation averages 7.77 mm/day, typical of the rainy season. When the sun breaks through after a morning shower, the offshore wind and 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) SSW swell can line up beautifully for long, peeling rides.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Malibu in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Malibu 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 Malibu for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Malibu 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 Malibu.