Conditions at El Sardinero in July
July: Summer Flatline
July is the heart of the summer lull. Average swell height stays at 3.3ft (1.0m), but the period dips to 8.9s, meaning the energy is generally weak and disorganized. The northwest swell window still appears 59.2% of the time, yet only 2-3ft (0.5-1m) waves are the most common outcome, with some 3-5ft (1-1.5m) runners on a good day. Ideal wind sits at 39%, but the summer wind regime is dominated by NE/ENE trades and afternoon W/NW sea breezes, which are less favorable for the north-east-facing break. Water temp reaches 20.8°C and air temp 19.8°C; it is beach weather, but not meaningful surf. If you score a rideable day, it will be early, small and clean rather than powerful.
Average Spot conditions at El Sardinero in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Sardinero 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 El Sardinero for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Sardinero 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 El Sardinero.