Conditions at Ericeira in July
July: Summer Slump
July is the quietest month in Ericeira. Average swell height bottoms out at 1.4m (4.5ft), and periods are a short 8.5s. The swell direction totals are almost exclusively from the NNW and NW - 54% from NNW and 33% from NW - which means largely local windswell rather than groundswell. Wave quality takes another hit because ideal offshore wind occurs only 4% of the time; the strong NNW wind blows a stunning 59% of the month, often at 20-40kph. The beaches and points can still have fun summer waves in the 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) range, but the surface is frequently wind-affected. Air temps peak at around 20.2°C, water holds at 17.4°C, and rain is nearly non-existent. The best plan is to check the early morning remnants of overnight east/northeast breeze, or search for sheltered nooks that can handle a north wind.
Average Spot conditions at Ericeira in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ericeira 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 Ericeira for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ericeira 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 Ericeira.