Conditions at Faja da Areia in July
July: The Summer Lull
July represents the bottom of the surf calendar at Faja da Areia. Swell averages just 4.5ft (1.4m) with a short 8.5s period, and the dominant swell directions are NNE at 38.1% and NNW at 30.6%. These are mostly short-period, locally generated windswell lines - punchy at times, but with very little open-ocean power behind them. The wave heights cluster in the 1-2m range, meaning plenty of groveling surf but few memorable waves.
The wind story is even less encouraging: ideal offshore wind occurs only 2% of the time, while NNE winds dominate an astonishing 48.8% of all observations and NE winds add another 26.5%. The result is often bumpy, textured surf with occasional clean windows in sheltered corners. Air temperature averages 21.4°C, water temperature reaches 22.0°C, and precipitation is nearly zero at 0.13 mm/day. This is a low-expectation month, best enjoyed with a log and a patient mindset.
Average Spot conditions at Faja da Areia in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Faja da Areia 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 Faja da Areia for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Faja da Areia 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 Faja da Areia.