Conditions at Barbate in July
July: Summer Doldrums
July is the most stagnant surf month of the year at Barbate. Average swell height bottoms out at 0.8m (2.6ft) and average period slumps to 6.8s, with almost 60% of the swell coming from the WNW in the weak 0.5-1m range. This is classic windswell, lacking the energy to wrap into the southern corners of the coast cleanly. E wind is at its peak-24.7% of all observations-and strong E/ESE flows are frequent. Ideal offshore wind occurs just 22% of the time. When the wind does drop in the early morning, the sea can look tempting, but the lack of period leaves the waves soft and fat. With water at 20.4°C, air averaging 23.2°C, and essentially no rain at 0.03 mm/day, July is a glorious time for swimming and paddling, not for serious surfing.
Average Spot conditions at Barbate in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barbate 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 Barbate for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barbate 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 Barbate.