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Conditions at Rincon Point in July
July: Small South Pulses, Big Summer Winds
July is the peak of the summer wind regime but also the peak of true southern direction energy. The average swell drops to 3ft (0.9m) with a 11.2s period, and the SSE/S/SSW/SW combination reaches its annual high around 13.8% - mostly SW at 12.3%. However, the height in those directions is almost entirely 2-3ft (0.5-1m), so it's more fun-sized groveling than pumping point surf. The wind story is poor: ideal offshore days sit at only 4%, with WSW (32.7%) and SW (22.3%) ruling the wind rose. Onshore conditions dominate, and Rincon needs a serious southern hemi groundswell to overcome the chop.
July is hot and dry with average air temperature 24.7°C, water temperature warming to 15.9°C, and precipitation at a mere 0.06 mm/day. The ocean is warm and inviting, but surf quality is limited to early morning windows or the rare clean south swell.
Average Spot conditions at Rincon Point in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Rincon Point 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 Rincon Point for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Rincon Point 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 Rincon Point.