Conditions at Salgueiros in July
July: Peak Summer Flat Spell
July is the heart of the Portuguese summer surf slump. Average swell height falls to 3ft (0.9m) and period to 8.8s - short-period, low-energy surf. Swell direction is still largely NW (52%) and WNW (41%), but the energy is mostly weak, wind-driven waves generated by the nearby nortada.
The local wind is the killer. NNW winds blow 47% of the time, with NW another 15%, and favorable offshore conditions occur only 11% of the time - the lowest of the year. Expect small, bumpy, and often closed-out conditions. Water temp is 16.8°C, air averages 20.1°C, and rainfall is minimal. This is the month to appreciate longboard sessions or wait for a stray pulse of energy.
Average Spot conditions at Salgueiros in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salgueiros 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 Salgueiros for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salgueiros 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 Salgueiros.