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Conditions at Smiths Beach in June
June: Heavy Winter Swell and a Battle with the Wind
June is where Smiths starts to feel serious. Average swell height jumps to 8-9ft (2.6m) with a 12.9-second period, and the swell spectrum shows a strong WSW/W component, with NW/NNW also appearing more than in summer. These are long-period, high-latitude Southern Ocean swells. For a NW-facing beach, this is the season of consequence, but also of complication.
The complication is wind. The frontal belt is now directly over the region and the wind rose is dominated by W, WSW, WNW and NW, with 40-50kph gusts not unusual. Ideal offshore flow collapses to 17 percent. The rare clean post-frontal morning with S/SW wind can deliver unforgettable, heavy waves, but you will need to be selective. Air temperature drops to 17.0°C and water to 19.2°C, and 3.88mm/day of rain keeps the region green.
Average Spot conditions at Smiths Beach in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Smiths Beach during June. 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 Smiths Beach for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Smiths Beach for June. 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 Smiths Beach.