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Conditions at Cerro Azul in July
July: Peak Winter Consistency
July maintains the high-water mark with an average wave height of 7ft (2.1m) and a period of 12.8s. The swell mix continues to shift southward, with S swell now delivering 25.5% of the energy, SSW 53.7% and SW 3.0%. The size stays strong: around 40% of waves are in the 5-7ft (1.5-2m) range, 33% in the 7-8ft (2-2.5m) range, and 1.3% exceeds 8ft (2.5m). It is powerful, consistent and not for the faint of heart.
The wind machine does not let up. S winds blow 53.0% of the time, SSW 42.2%, and the wind is ideal for surfing 95% of the month. Water temperature drops to 16.0°C and air temperature averages 16.9°C, so it's full winter - thick wetsuits are mandatory. July is one of the most dependable months of the year for quality, size and clean conditions at Cerro Azul.
Average Spot conditions at Cerro Azul in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cerro Azul 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 Cerro Azul for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cerro Azul 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 Cerro Azul.