Conditions at Ponta do Pargo in July
July: High-Pressure Small Waves
July is the heart of the summer lull. Average swells bottom out at 4-5ft (1.2-1.4m) with an average period of just 8.5s, firmly in the 'average, punchy, rideable' category but lacking long-period power. The swell direction data is very north-heavy: NNE at 38.1%, NNW at 30.6%, and N at 18.4%. The W/WNW/NW quadrant is almost absent, with only 8.7% combining for those directions, so the spot is essentially exposed to a summer windswell regime rather than proper groundswell. Wind is actually good-the Azores High locks in NE trade flow, with NNE 47.2% and NE 27.2% of all readings, and ideal offshore/easterly windows at 37%. On small days, the wind is your friend, but the wave size is not.
Air temps peak around 21.4°C (min 18.9°C, max 24.7°C), precipitation is 0.11 mm/day, and water temps reach 22.1°C. July is for groveling on a fish or longboard, enjoying warm water and island vibes, and waiting for an out-of-season hurricane swell to spice things up.
Average Spot conditions at Ponta do Pargo in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ponta do Pargo 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 Ponta do Pargo for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ponta do Pargo 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 Ponta do Pargo.