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Conditions at Newport Beach in July
July: Small Summer Swell and Warm Water, Windy Afternoons
July remains locked in the low-surf season. Average swell height is 0.8m (2-3ft) with a long 13.8s period. Swell directions are heavily southwest with SW at 45.0%, SSW at 28.5% and WSW at 22.6%. On paper this is a great summer south-swell direction, but the wave heights are dominated by the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range, with only small contributions in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class.
Wind is still the killer. Ideal offshore flow remains at 2%, while W wind blows 31.4% of the time and WSW another 25.3%. The afternoon sea breeze is almost relentless, turning the surf into bumpy, textured lines. Water temperature warms to 17.8C, air temperature averages 20.0C, and rainfall is nearly zero at 0.05 mm/day. A log and a sunrise session are your best friends in July.
Average Spot conditions at Newport Beach in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Newport 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 Newport Beach for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Newport 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 Newport Beach.