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Conditions at Manhattan Beach in July
July: Peak Summer Slump - Small, Wind-Cut and Early
July is the lowest quality month of the year in terms of surf wind. The average height is 2-3ft (0.8m), the period is a juicy 12.7 seconds, and the directional spread remains excellent - SW 39 percent, WSW 38 percent, SSW 14 percent, W 9 percent. But with ideal wind at only 24 percent, the surface is frequently chopped by a severe afternoon west-southwest sea breeze. SSW/SW/WSW/W winds combine for close to 59 percent of the time, the highest onshore wind frequency of the entire year. The saving grace is that the long-period nature of the swell means even small summer waves can have nice shape before the wind gets to them. Air temperatures average 23.1°C, precipitation is almost zero at 0.07 mm/day, and water temp reaches 17.0°C. This is strictly an early-morning session month.
Average Spot conditions at Manhattan Beach in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach.