Conditions at Salinas in July
July: Flat(ish) and Warm
July is the smallest month of the year at Salinas, with a 2.5ft (0.8m) average swell and an 8.7s period. The ocean still wants to send waves from the northwest - NW 44% and NNW 35% - but they arrive as low-energy, short-period pulses. More than half the month sits in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, perfect for a longboard or a summer funboard. Ideal offshore wind is locked at 37%, and the ENE flow dominates above 15% again. The bright side is summer: air temps average 18.9°C, water reaches 19.6°C, and precipitation is the lowest of the year at 1.13 mm/day. This is the season for dawn patrols, small-wave carves and very little in the way of real power.
Average Spot conditions at Salinas in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salinas 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 Salinas for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salinas 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 Salinas.