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Conditions at The Hoek in July
July: The Biggest and Heaviest Swell of the Year
July is the statistical apex at The Hoek. Average swell height tops out at 2.9m (9.5ft) with the annual maximum period of 12.6s - a very powerful, heavy combination. The distribution is loaded in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, and nearly 4% of all swell exceeds 2.5m (8ft+), meaning proper XL days are on the cards. Directionally, WSW (9.8%) and W (2.6%) are at their annual highs, while SW (18.4%) and SSW (8.5%) keep the energy coming. Ideal wind scores a very solid 23%. The wind rose is dominated by SE/SSE (27.1%) and NW/NNW (29.4%) - the classic offshore versus pre-frontal onshore split. When a west or northwest groundswell lines up with a post-frontal southeastern flow, The Hoek can be world-class. Air temperatures are the coolest of the year at 14.3°C, water temp sits at 14.8°C, and rainfall is frequent at 2.43mm/day. This is big-wave season; know your limits.
Average Spot conditions at The Hoek in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Hoek 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 The Hoek for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Hoek 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 The Hoek.