Conditions at Ribeira Quente in July
July: Summer Doldrums
July is the quintessential summer calm month. Average swell height bottoms out at 3.9ft (1.2m) with an average period of just 9.0 seconds. The wave rose is dominated by NNW windswell (25.8%), which creates no rideable surf on this south-east-facing beach. S and SSW directions represent less than 1 percent of the spectrum, so you're chasing micro-pulses and windswell wrapping around the point.
The saving grace is wind: ideal offshore N/NNE flow kicks in an impressive 66 percent of the time, giving consistently groomed conditions even if tiny. Water temperature rises to 21.9°C and air maxes at 25.2°C, with the driest skies of the year. It's a summer beach month - bring the foamboard and enjoy the occasional thigh-high clean shorie.
Average Spot conditions at Ribeira Quente in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ribeira Quente 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 Ribeira Quente for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ribeira Quente 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 Ribeira Quente.