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Conditions at Playa Santa Catalina in July
July: Windows of Clean in the Wet
July brings a slight improvement in consistency, with ideal wind nudging back to 37%. Swell remains strong, averaging 1m (3ft) on a 13.3s period, and 97.8% of the energy arrives from the SSW. The 2-3ft (0.5-1m) and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) classes split roughly 63/33, with the occasional bigger set. WSW and W winds still dominate the surface, so all-day perfection is rare, but the uptick in NW and NNW flow offers more morning cleanup than June. With 9.27mm/day of rain, it is the heart of the wet season, yet water temp stays a warm 28.6°C. Stay flexible and pick the windows.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Santa Catalina in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina.