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Conditions at Point Dume in July
July: Small Southern Pulses and Summer Texture
July is the heart of summer low season. Average swell height slips to 0.9m (3ft), but the 12.5s period means the tiny waves that do arrive are long-period and mostly from the optimal SSW (21 percent), SW (32 percent), and WSW (30 percent) directions. The summer swell window is alive, but it is also small, with most surf in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range and inconsistent 3-5ft (1-1.5m) sets on better days. Wind is a mixed bag: ideal conditions occur 54 percent of the time, with frequent WSW (20 percent) and W (19 percent) afternoon flow. That onshore texture often keeps Point Dume soft, though the morning can still deliver smooth conditions. Air temps average 20.9°C (70°F), rainfall is nearly zero at 0.05 mm/day, and water temperatures warm up nicely to 16.6°C (62°F). Summer wetsuits are the call.
Average Spot conditions at Point Dume in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Point Dume 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 Point Dume for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Point Dume 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 Point Dume.