Conditions at Achadas da Cruz in July
July: Summer Lull
The North Atlantic goes quiet. Average swell height bottoms out at 1.4m (4.5ft) and period averages a short 8.5s. The directional distribution is telling: NNE swell becomes dominant at 38.1%, with N (18.4%) and NNW (30.6%) close behind. With less true NW/WNW ground swell, the waves are weaker, shorter-period and less organised. Offshore winds are rare - just 6% ideal - and the NE trade blows fresh through the afternoon. A few NW pulses can still wrap in on a south-flowing summer breeze, but conditions are usually small and wind-affected. Water temps reach 22.0°C and air temps are warmest at 21.4°C; sessions call for a summer shortboard and a 3/2mm.
Average Spot conditions at Achadas da Cruz in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Achadas da Cruz 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 Achadas da Cruz for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Achadas da Cruz 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 Achadas da Cruz.