Conditions at Esposende in July
July: The Nortada Grip
July is statistically the worst month for surf quality at Esposende. The average swell height is only 1.4m (4.6ft), the period is 8.6s, and a massive 92% of the swell comes from the NW/NNW/WNW quadrant. These are mostly local windswells generated by the very same north/northwest winds that are blowing onshore and adding texture to the surface.
The wind data shows the nortada in full force: NNW blows 40.4% of the time and NW another 16.6%, while ideal wind percentages bottom out at just 16%. Day after day, Esposende faces a bumpy, short-period, low-energy ocean. If you are desperate for a wave, look for the first few hours after dawn, when the thermal wind is still weak and the tide aligns over a sandbar. Water temps hold around 16.7°C and air averages 20.6°C with very little rain, so summer beach life is great, even if the surf is mediocre. July is for longboarders, beginners and bodyboarders chasing soft shoulders.
Average Spot conditions at Esposende in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Esposende 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 Esposende for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Esposende 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 Esposende.