Conditions at Machico in July
July: Full Summer Trades
July settles into full summer mode at Machico. Swell heights average 1.4m (4.6ft) with the period dipping to 8.5s-the lowest of the year. The wave rose is now shared between NNE (38.1%) and NNW (30.6%), with N pushing 18.4%. This is classic trade windsea: clean, warm, and small, but lacking the period to unlock the bay's potential. Ideal wind conditions remain high at 56%, though the wind rose is strongly NNE (49.9%) and N (22.2%)-clean and organized, but not from the classic W/NW offshore sector. Air temperature reaches 21.5°C, water 21.9°C, and precipitation is negligible at 0.20 mm/day. Surfers will find playful, groveling conditions; bigger swells are a rare treat in July.
Average Spot conditions at Machico in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Machico 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 Machico for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Machico 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 Machico.