Conditions at Papoa in July
July: Peak Summer, Lowest Quality
July is the flattest, most wind-affected month of the year at Papoa. The average swell height is 1.5m (5ft) with a short-period 8.6s, which in the user-friendly scale falls into average, punchy but often messy territory. The direction is still dominated by the NNW/NW quadrant - NNW at 52.4% and NW at 31.7% - so there are almost always waves rolling through. The problem is that they rarely have any push behind them.
Wind is the great equalizer. NNW wind alone blows 55.3% of the time, and the full onshore sector sits near 85%. Ideal offshore wind collapses to just 4%, making clean conditions extremely rare. The weather is summery and dry, with only 0.20mm/day of rain, air temperatures averaging 19.4°C and water at 18.1°C. For the surfer, this is a low-expectation month: short-period, onshore, lumpy and better suited to a longboard if you absolutely need a paddle.
Average Spot conditions at Papoa in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Papoa 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 Papoa for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Papoa 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 Papoa.