Conditions at Popov Island in July
July: Peak Summer Onshore Slop
July is a micro-peak in summer, not for surf size, but for wind and wave opposition. Average height remains at 0.5m (1.5-2ft), period 5.5s, and the swell direction is dominated by S (45%) and SSE (25%). You could not ask for a better direction on paper, but the heights are mostly under 0.5m (1.5ft). The wind is the true villain: SSE (25%) and S (21%) are relentless, and ideal wind sits at just 7%. The result is constant onshore bump, short-period slop, and very few clean windows.
The water is now warm at 18.7°C, air temps hit 19.5°C, and precipitation peaks around 4.33mm/day, often in the form of convective showers and afternoon storms. Surfing is a novelty, not a chase.
Average Spot conditions at Popov Island in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Popov Island 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 Popov Island for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Popov Island 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 Popov Island.