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Conditions at Steamer Lane in July
July: Peak Summer Cleanliness
July is the epitome of California summer surf: small but beautifully clean. Average swell height drops further to 1.4m (4.5ft), though the period holds near 10.9s. The swell is overwhelmingly WNW (60.2%) and W (24.9%), with just 3.5% from NW; a large portion of the month features 1-1.5m (3-5ft) waves. Wind is ideal an outstanding 91% of the time, with W (31.9%), WNW (30.9%), WSW (21.2%) and NW (10.6%) providing mostly offshore/cross-offshore conditions at the south-facing nook. On the better days, the Lane pumps for its size, with hollow shoulders and smooth faces. Rain is essentially zero (0.02mm/day), air temps average 17.6°C and water temperature warms to 12.8°C. It is not the biggest season, but it is one of the easiest to score good waves.
Average Spot conditions at Steamer Lane in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Steamer Lane 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 Steamer Lane for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Steamer Lane 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 Steamer Lane.