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Conditions at Long Sands in July
July: The Peak of the Summer Doldrums
July is typically the smallest month of the year at Long Sands. Average swell height bottoms out at 0.7m (2ft), and the average period of 5.9s means waves lack the energy to stand up properly on the sandbars. NNE remains the leading swell direction at 22.7%, but the distribution is pushed heavily into the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range, with over a third of all observations coming in below 1m. Surfable waves are possible, but they are the definition of groveling - short, weak, and sectiony.
Wind is not the issue; swell is. The offshore W/WSW flow is actually quite prominent in July, and ideal surf wind sits at 23%. Light west winds in the afternoon can make the surface look clean, but with so little open-ocean energy reaching the beach, Long Sands turns into a summer flat-spell magnet. Water temperature reaches its warmest of the year at 14.9°C, while air temps average 15°C and rainfall is moderate at 2.19mm/day. If you time a small north-sea pulse with an early morning offshore, you can find a few fun 2ft (0.6m) rollers - but expect plenty of flat days too.
Average Spot conditions at Long Sands in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Long Sands 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 Long Sands for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Long Sands 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 Long Sands.