Conditions at Razo in July
July: The Slowest Month of the Year
July bottoms out at Razo. The average swell height is 4.9ft (1.5m) and the average period has dropped to 8.5 seconds. The swell is still predominantly from the northwest, with NW at 24.1%, WNW at 22.1%, and NNW at 18.8%, plus NNE at 11.1%. However, much of this is short-period, wind-driven or low-grade background swell rather than powerful groundswell. Expect smaller, softer, more summer-like waves.
The wind regime makes things even more difficult. NNE is the dominant direction at 24.7%, and NE adds 18.6%, locking in cross-shore and onshore tendencies. Offshore SSW and SW winds only show up around 13% combined, and ideal surf wind frequency falls to just 15%. Water temp warms to 17.8°C, air temps average 17.9°C, and rain is minimal at 0.91 mm/day. July at Razo is best for longboarders, beginners, and patient locals waiting for a rare south wind and a lingering summer swell.
Average Spot conditions at Razo in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Razo 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 Razo for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Razo 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 Razo.