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Conditions at Playa Avellanes in June
June: Long-Period South Swell With Clean Windows
June keeps the south swell train rolling. Average swell height increases to 5ft (1.5m), average period remains an excellent 13.9s, and the energy is almost entirely SSW at 72.5 percent and SW at 22.3 percent. The ideal west window drops to 22.9 percent, but when the swell mixes in any west, Avellanes gets a much better angle. Size-wise, 39.2 percent of waves are in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, meaning head-high-plus sets are common.
The wind field stays light with a persistent offshore bias: ENE at 13.4 percent, NE at 11.1 percent, E at 9.5 percent, and ESE at 7.9 percent combine to give 62 percent ideal surf wind. Rain is heavy at 6.59mm/day and the air is warm at 27.3C, while water temps sit at 29.1C. June is the most consistent height month of the green season, so if you can work around the squalls, there is quality to be found.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Avellanes in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Avellanes 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 Playa Avellanes for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Avellanes 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 Playa Avellanes.