Conditions at Porto da Cruz in July
July: Peak Summer Onshore Grind
July is the lowest point of the surf calendar. Average wave height drops to around 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), and the average period is only 8.5s. The dominant swell source is NNE at 38.1%, with N and NNW also in the mix, but this is short-period windswell generated by local trade winds. Conditions are vulnerable: NNE wind blows almost 50% of the time, N adds another 22%, and the ideal offshore S-SW window is effectively locked at just 2%. That means Porto da Cruz is mostly chopped up and lumpy. The rare windows come at dawn with a light land breeze or when a passing low breaks the trade-wind pattern. Water temperature tops out around 21.9°C, air averages 21.4°C, and rain is minimal at 0.13mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Porto da Cruz in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Porto da Cruz 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 da Cruz for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Porto da Cruz 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 da Cruz.