Conditions at Vila Nova de Milfontes in July
July: Peak Summer Smallness
July is the core of the low season at Vila Nova de Milfontes. Average swell remains around 4ft (1.3m), the shortest period of the year at 8.6s, and a remarkable 69.6 percent of all swell comes from the NW. This is essentially windswell generated by the strong summer northerly flow. The wind distribution is even more NNW-heavy, with NNW at 44.0 percent, which keeps the surface bumpy when the afternoon sea breeze kicks in. Ideal wind is only 11 percent of the time. Water temperature sits at 17.1°C and air temperatures are warm at 22.8°C, with almost no measurable rain at 0.04mm/day. The beachbreaks can still offer playful corners on a grovel board, but expectations should be low.
Average Spot conditions at Vila Nova de Milfontes in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vila Nova de Milfontes 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 Vila Nova de Milfontes for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vila Nova de Milfontes 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 Vila Nova de Milfontes.