Conditions at Croyde in July
July: Peak Summer Onshore Rut
July is typically the most challenging month for surf quality at Croyde. The average swell falls to 3.3ft (1.0m) and period drops to 7.9s, so most energy is short-period, disorganized windswell. The direction still looks good on paper - W is a huge 48.8% and WSW adds 23.3% - but these waves are being generated locally by the same onshore winds that are wrecking them. The SW through WNW onshore sector peaks at around 52% of all wind observations, while the offshore NE-ENE-E-ESE sector drops to about 12%; ideal surf wind is only 10%. In practice, Croyde in July is mostly a mushy, blown-out affair, offering only occasional small peaks in the 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) range when a morning offshore easterly meets a decaying NW swell. Water temp warms to 17.0°C, air temp averages 15.9°C, and rainfall is moderate at 2.56 mm/day. It is the perfect time to surf elsewhere or sharpen your skills on the rare clean days.
Average Spot conditions at Croyde in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Croyde 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 Croyde for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Croyde 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 Croyde.