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Conditions at Shark Rock Pier in July
July: Winter Peak - Heavy, Raw, and Inconsistent
July ties for the largest average swell of the year at 7.9ft (2.4m), with a period of 12.5s. The direction mix is almost a dead heat between SSW (23.2%) and SW (26.2%), with S contributing 7.3%. The 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) band dominates the height distribution, and there is a higher chance of overhead-plus sets through the SW sector. This is serious, balls-to-the-wall winter surf when it hits.
But ideal wind remains scarce at 19%. WSW (15.9%) and W (15.1%) are the most common directions, while NNW (11.2%) and NW (7.6%) continue to plague the lineup. Water temp cools to 17.7°C, and air temps are near the coolest of the year at 15.9°C. July is for the committed crew. Watch the pressure charts for a ridge building in behind each cold front; those short-lived SSW/SW offshore windows are the only windows worth paddling out.
Average Spot conditions at Shark Rock Pier in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shark Rock Pier 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 Shark Rock Pier for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shark Rock Pier 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 Shark Rock Pier.