Conditions at Hondarribia in July
July: Flat-Spell Central
July is the quietest month on the calendar. Average swell remains at a modest 1.0m (3ft), but the average period falls to its annual low of 8.8s-this is short-period, weakly organized surf. The NW direction is an absolute monopoly at 65%, with WNW and NNW each at 16%, but nearly all of that energy is in the waist-to-chest-high range. On the rare bigger pulse, Hondarribia can still produce a fun summer session, but consistency is low.
Winds are predominantly from the northern half of the compass: NNW at 20%, WNW at 17%, NW at 15%, and W at 11%. That means onshore and cross-shore breezes are the rule during the day, and the 36% ideal wind statistic is largely a morning phenomenon. Get up early for the tide window and glassy conditions-by midday the chop often has its way with the swell.
This is peak beach season. Air temps average 20.0°C, water hits 21.8°C, and rain is rare at 1.67 mm/day. A 3/2 or even a shorty is enough, but the longboard is definitely the right tool for July in Hondarribia.
Average Spot conditions at Hondarribia in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hondarribia 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 Hondarribia for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hondarribia 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 Hondarribia.