Conditions at Luz in July
July: High Pressure Lockdown
July is the heart of the Azores High. The average swell height stays small at 4-5ft (1.4m), and the period is the shortest of the year at 8.2s - choppy, low, and messy by Luz standards. NW (43.9%) and NNW (46.5%) are the only show in town, while S/SE components nearly vanish to 0.3% (and actually S, SSW, etc. are literally zero in the table). Winds come out of the north/northwest an overwhelming 78.7% of the time, but again the ideal wind rating is only 30%, because many of those winds are stronger thermal northerlies that flatten the ocean or create bump. Expect tiny, grovelly waves in the corner of the bay, warm air (21.3°C), warm water (18.5°C), and essentially no rain (0.04 mm/day). Great for a beach day, not for a surf trip.
Average Spot conditions at Luz in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Luz 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 Luz for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Luz 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 Luz.