Americas Brazil
Itacaré
Rainforest on one side, surf on the other.
BEST WAVES THIS MONTH
Where to surf in July.
July offers Indonesia and the Mentawais at their most reliable and J-Bay in its winter window, but also peak prices and crowds. Europe's summer is warm and often small: a good family and learner month, and a weak one for reef-chasers.
40 of our 108 destinations list July in their suggested season; 26 of those usually have water at 25°C or warmer.
BEGINNER
Refine this list ↗Learning in July.
Size ranges a learner can use, and a season that suits it.
Americas 
Americas USA
Malibu
The right-hand wave that defined a coast.
Americas Panama
Playa Venao
One long bay, three levels.
| Place | Offshore swell | Water | Wetsuit | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itacaré | 1.2 m · 9 s · E | 26°C | Boardshorts | 14 km/h SE |
| Malibu | 0.8 m · 14 s · SW | 20°C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit | 4 km/h E |
| Playa Venao | 1.1 m · 15 s · SW | 29°C | Boardshorts | 4 km/h NW |
| Santa Catalina | 1.0 m · 15 s · SW | 29°C | Boardshorts | 6 km/h W |
| Bells Beach | 1.4 m · 12 s · SW | 13°C | 4/3 mm full suit | 17 km/h NW |
| Phuket | 0.8 m · 7 s · W | 30°C | Boardshorts | 16 km/h W |
INTERMEDIATE
Refine this list ↗Progressing in July.
More days with real size, without constantly being over your head.
Asia Sri Lanka
Arugam Bay
East-coast points. Slow days.
Americas Oaxaca, Mexico
Puerto Escondido
The Mexican Pipeline, and a gentle point next door.
Asia Indonesia
Nusa Lembongan
Three reefs, one small island, half an hour from Bali.
| Place | Offshore swell | Water | Wetsuit | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arugam Bay | 1.7 m · 10 s · S | 29°C | Boardshorts | 28 km/h SW |
| Puerto Escondido | 1.6 m · 15 s · S | 30°C | Boardshorts | 10 km/h NW |
| Nusa Lembongan | 1.6 m · 15 s · S | 28°C | Boardshorts | 22 km/h SE |
| Lobitos | 1.7 m · 14 s · S | 18°C | 3/2 mm full suit | 17 km/h SE |
| Kuta Lombok | 1.9 m · 15 s · S | 27°C | Boardshorts | 21 km/h SE |
| Mentawai Islands | 1.9 m · 15 s · S | 30°C | Boardshorts | 13 km/h SE |
ADVANCED
Refine this list ↗Charging in July.
The most days with size and long-period swell.
Asia Bali, Indonesia
Uluwatu
Famous reefs. Golden cliffs.
Asia Bali, Indonesia
Canggu
Rice fields, cafés and a wave for everyone.
Africa South Africa
Jeffreys Bay
One of the world's great right-hand points.
| Place | Offshore swell | Water | Wetsuit | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uluwatu | 2.1 m · 15 s · S | 26°C | Boardshorts | 24 km/h SE |
| Canggu | 2.1 m · 15 s · S | 26°C | Boardshorts | 24 km/h SE |
| Jeffreys Bay | 3.0 m · 13 s · SW | 18°C | 3/2 mm full suit | 22 km/h W |
| Margaret River | 3.7 m · 14 s · SW | 20°C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit | 30 km/h SW |
| Mentawai Islands | 1.9 m · 15 s · S | 30°C | Boardshorts | 13 km/h SE |
| Tahiti | 2.2 m · 12 s · S | 27°C | Boardshorts | 20 km/h E |
Rankings combine ERA5 open-ocean data (2015–2024) with our suggested seasons. They describe typical months, not this year's surf, and sheltered spots can be much smaller than the figures here. How this works.