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Conditions at Mancora in July
July: Midwinter Gold
July keeps Mancora in full winter mode. Average swell height remains around 6.2ft (1.9m) and the period eases only slightly to 13.8 seconds. The SSW direction continues to be the engine, producing 88% of the swell, while S and SW add a touch of variety. A remarkable 56% of observations fall in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, and 27% are in the 6-8ft (2-2.5m) class. The ocean is well-stocked with powerful, long-period energy.
Wind conditions are superb. Ideal offshore winds are present 73% of the time, with SSW and SW each around 27% and WSW at 22%. There is almost no northerly component in the wind rose, which is great news for the NNW-facing lineup. With average air temperature at 21.5°C, water at 20.3°C and virtually no rain, July offers crisp, clean, consistent conditions. This is the month for confident surfing on the better SSW swells.
Average Spot conditions at Mancora in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mancora 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 Mancora for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mancora 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 Mancora.