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Best surf towns in July

54 surf towns where July is in the best season for waves. Open any town for its surf spots, where to stay and what's on.

Where the waves were best in July (measured)

How often the waves were good and great at each town's best spot in July, over the last three years.

1. Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka: good waves 100% of days, great 94%, sea 30°C
2. Uluwatu, Indonesia: good waves 99% of days, great 89%, sea 26°C
3. Puerto Escondido, Mexico: good waves 100% of days, great 84%, sea 31°C
4. Troncones & La Saladita, Mexico: good waves 100% of days, great 83%, sea 31°C
5. El Zonte, El Salvador: good waves 97% of days, great 82%, sea 30°C
6. Canggu, Indonesia: good waves 99% of days, great 77%, sea 27°C
7. Nosara, Costa Rica: good waves 96% of days, great 80%, sea 30°C
8. Chicama, Peru: good waves 99% of days, great 76%, sea 19°C
9. El Tunco, El Salvador: good waves 97% of days, great 77%, sea 30°C
10. Santa Teresa, Costa Rica: good waves 94% of days, great 76%, sea 30°C
11. Jacó & Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica: good waves 95% of days, great 74%, sea 30°C
12. La Libertad, El Salvador: good waves 98% of days, great 69%, sea 30°C
13. Tamarindo, Costa Rica: good waves 92% of days, great 70%, sea 29°C
14. Playa Venao, Panama: good waves 97% of days, great 65%, sea 29°C
15. Dominical, Costa Rica: good waves 94% of days, great 66%, sea 30°C

Europe

• Hallbergmoos, Germany: Wave pool breaks, water not published, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Sion, Switzerland: Wave pool breaks, water 7–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

Africa

• Cape St Francis, South Africa: Point/Beach breaks, water 14–22°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Durban, South Africa: Beach breaks, water 20–26°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Elands Bay, South Africa: Point breaks, water 11–16°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Jeffreys Bay, South Africa: Point breaks, water 14–22°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Kommetjie, South Africa: Beach/Reef breaks, water 11–15°C, suits intermediate/advanced

Asia

• Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka: Point breaks, water 27–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Canggu, Indonesia: Beach/Reef breaks, water 27–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Himmafushi, Maldives: Reef breaks, water 28–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Kuta, Indonesia: Beach/Reef breaks, water 27–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Medewi, Indonesia: Point breaks, water 27–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia: Reef breaks, water 26–29°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Thulusdhoo, Maldives: Reef breaks, water 28–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Uluwatu, Indonesia: Reef/Beach breaks, water 26–29°C, suits intermediate/advanced

Oceania

• Bondi, Australia: Beach breaks, water 18–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Byron Bay, Australia: Point/Beach breaks, water 19–26°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Crescent Head, Australia: Point breaks, water 18–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Cronulla, Australia: Beach/Reef breaks, water 18–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Lennox Head, Australia: Point/Beach breaks, water 19–26°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Manly, Australia: Beach/Reef breaks, water 18–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Newcastle, Australia: Beach/Reef breaks, water 18–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Yamba & Angourie, Australia: Point/Beach breaks, water 19–25°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

Pacific Islands

• Waikiki, United States: Reef/Beach breaks, water 24–27°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

North America

• Malibu, United States: Point/Reef breaks, water 14–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• San Clemente, United States: Point/Reef/Beach breaks, water 15–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Waco, United States: Wave pool breaks, water 7–32°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

Mexico & Central America

• Barra de la Cruz, Mexico: Point breaks, water 27–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Dominical, Costa Rica: Beach breaks, water 26–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• El Tunco, El Salvador: Point/Beach/Reef breaks, water 27–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• El Zonte, El Salvador: Point/Reef breaks, water 27–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Jacó & Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica: Beach breaks, water 26–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• La Libertad, El Salvador: Point breaks, water 27–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Las Flores, El Salvador: Point breaks, water 27–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Nosara, Costa Rica: Beach breaks, water 26–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Pavones, Costa Rica: Point breaks, water 27–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Playa Venao, Panama: Beach breaks, water 26–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Popoyo, Nicaragua: Reef/Beach breaks, water 25–29°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Puerto Escondido, Mexico: Beach/Point breaks, water 27–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Punta Mita, Mexico: Reef/Point breaks, water 23–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua: Beach/Reef breaks, water 24–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Santa Teresa, Costa Rica: Beach/Reef breaks, water 26–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Tamarindo, Costa Rica: Beach/River mouth/Reef breaks, water 26–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Troncones & La Saladita, Mexico: Point/Beach breaks, water 26–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

South America

• Chicama, Peru: Point breaks, water 16–20°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Florianópolis, Brazil: Beach/Point breaks, water 18–26°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Garopaba, Brazil: Beach/Point breaks, water 17–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Huanchaco, Peru: Point/Beach breaks, water 16–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Lobitos, Peru: Point/Reef breaks, water 17–23°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Maresias, Brazil: Beach breaks, water 20–26°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Praia do Rosa, Brazil: Beach breaks, water 17–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Beach/Point breaks, water 20–26°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Saquarema, Brazil: Beach breaks, water 19–25°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Ubatuba, Brazil: Beach/Point breaks, water 20–27°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best surf in July?

In July, 54 surf towns on Swell Cabin are in season, including Hallbergmoos and Sion (Europe); Cape St Francis, Durban and Elands Bay (Africa); Arugam Bay, Canggu and Himmafushi (Asia); Bondi, Byron Bay and Crescent Head (Oceania); Waikiki (Pacific Islands); Malibu, San Clemente and Waco (North America); Barra de la Cruz, Dominical and El Tunco (Mexico & Central America); Chicama, Florianópolis and Garopaba (South America).

Which surf towns had the most good surf days in July?

Measured over the last three years, July's waves were best at Arugam Bay (good 100% of days, great 94%), Uluwatu (good 99% of days, great 89%), Puerto Escondido (good 100% of days, great 84%), Troncones & La Saladita (good 100% of days, great 83%) and El Zonte (good 97% of days, great 82%). From each day's swell and wind (Open-Meteo), rated at each town's best spot like Swell Cabin's forecast.

Where can beginners surf in July?

Beginner-friendly surf towns in season in July include Florianópolis (Brazil), Waikiki (United States), Kuta (Indonesia), San Clemente (United States), Canggu (Indonesia), Bondi (Australia), Malibu (United States) and Manly (Australia).

Where can I surf in warm water in July?

Warm-water surf towns (24°C+ all year) in season in July: Waikiki (United States), Uluwatu (Indonesia), Kuta (Indonesia), Canggu (Indonesia), Tamarindo (Costa Rica), Jacó & Playa Hermosa (Costa Rica), Puerto Escondido (Mexico) and Nusa Lembongan (Indonesia).

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