Conditions at Faja dos Cubres in July
July: The Deep Summer Grovel
July is the smallest month of the year at Faja dos Cubres. Average swell height bottoms out at 2.5-3ft (0.8-0.9m) and the period is a modest 8.5s. The swell rose is very compressed: W (12.0), WNW (11.5), NNW (11.1), NW (10.1) and WSW (10.0) all contribute, but nearly all of that energy falls into the 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) category. There are also meaningful ENE and E lobes (8.4 and 7.4 percent), typical of summer's Azores High and trade-wind-driven seas.
On the bright side, 20 percent of observations show wind ideal for surfing. The dominant wind directions include NNW (12.0), W (9.9) and WSW (9.4), with a solid 7.2 percent from SW; when the sea breeze cycle aligns, you can get a clean but small wave. Water temperature reaches 20.9°C, air 21.5°C and precipitation is minimal at 0.93 mm/day. July is all about low expectations and high fun-bring a foamie or a prone foil.
Average Spot conditions at Faja dos Cubres in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Faja dos Cubres 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 dos Cubres for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Faja dos Cubres 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 dos Cubres.