Conditions at Porto Batel in July
July: Peak Summer Smallness
July is the low point of the surf calendar at Porto Batel. Average swell height bottoms out at 5ft (1.5m) and the average period drops to 8.6s - squarely in the average, rideable windswell range. The wave rose becomes extremely NNW-heavy, with NNW at 52.4% and NW at 31.7%, but almost all of that energy is under 2m. Ideal wind falls to just 25%, and NNW wind blows an astonishing 62.9% of the month, with 33.8% in the 20-30kph bracket. That offshore component helps keep the surface workable, but the strong breeze adds chop and turbulence. Water temperature is the warmest of the year at 18.1°C, air averages 19.4°C, and rainfall is minimal at 0.20mm/day. It is a beach day, not a surf expedition - though patient dawn patrols can still find the occasional fun, rippable wave.
Average Spot conditions at Porto Batel in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Porto Batel 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 Porto Batel for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Porto Batel 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 Porto Batel.