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Conditions at Punta Brava in July
July: Peak Southern Swell, Stormy Winds
July is a month of contradiction at Punta Brava. The Southern Hemisphere winter is at its peak, and the result is the arrival of the strongest, most consistent SSW groundswell of the calendar year. The average swell height is holding at 1.0m (3.3ft), but the distribution shows 33.1% in the 1-1.5m (3.3-5ft) class and 1.3% reaching 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft). The SSW direction accounts for 97.8% of all waves. However, the surf quality is heavily compromised by wind. Ideal surf conditions are present only 29% of the time, while W (17.2%) and WSW (15.2%) winds blow onshore for much of the month. WNW also contributes 15.7%, adding further surface texture. Rain is frequent at 9.27 mm/day, and water temperatures sit at a warm 28.6°C. When a morning offshore window aligns with one of these long-period SSW pulses, Punta Brava can absolutely pump - but those moments are precious and fleeting.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Brava in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Brava 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 Punta Brava for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Brava 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 Punta Brava.