Is July a good month to surf Sagres?

July is outside Sagres's main surf season (April–May, September–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Sagres in July?

About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Sagres in July?

Air temperature averages 21°C, with about 0.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.

Surf Sagres in July

Surfing Sagres in July: outside the main surf season, air around 21°C, sea around 18°C, 0.0 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

21°C

Sea temperature

18°C

Rain

0.0 mm/day

Wind

22 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.4 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.9 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

8 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 18°C in July, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Sagres in July

Offshore of Sagres, waves in July average 1.4 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.9 m — the smallest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.9 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 8 seconds from the NW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

July in the context of Sagres's surf season

Sagres's main surf season runs April–May, September–November. July is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is July a good month to surf Sagres?: July is outside Sagres's main surf season (April–May, September–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Sagres in July?: About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Sagres in July?: Air temperature averages 21°C, with about 0.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.