Conditions at Chatarra in July
July: Trade-Overdrive and Marginal Surf
July is one of the toughest months to score at Chatarra. Average surf height creeps up to 3ft (0.9m), but the average period is only 6.0s and the wave directions are split between ESE at 53.5% and E at 45.0%. There is almost no SE/S or true N/NNW energy, meaning the surf is a constant ration of short-period trade windswell. On a north-northeast-facing break, that translates into closeouts, crumbly shoulders and lots of whitewater.
Wind is the deciding factor, and July often decides against you. E winds blow 55.2% of the time, with ESE adding another 26.6% and ENE contributing 14.6%. Ideal offshore wind drops to just 21%, one of the lowest readings of the year. When the water is 28.4°C, the air 27.7°C, and the rain is 3.68mm/day, you need serious motivation and a flexible schedule to make something happen. Wait for a tropical wave or a complete breakdown of the trades.
Average Spot conditions at Chatarra in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chatarra 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 Chatarra for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chatarra 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 Chatarra.