Conditions at Topanga in July
July: Glassy Dawns, Breezy Afternoons, Long-Period Energy
July is the heart of the Topanga low season. South-southwest and southwest swells are the main players at 14.0% and 39.3% respectively, with WSW adding another 37.7%, and the average wave height drops to 2-3ft (0.8m). The period remains high at 12.7s, but the onshore flow is relentless: SW and WSW winds account for 38.0% of observations, and ideal offshore wind only 22%. Water temperature climbs to 16.7°C, air temps average 20.9°C, and rainfall is virtually nonexistent at 0.05mm/day. The saving grace is the long-period southern swell hitting the south-facing sandbars; at sunrise, when the wind is calm, the waves can still offer fun, shoulder-high runners.
Average Spot conditions at Topanga in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Topanga 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 Topanga for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Topanga 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 Topanga.