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Conditions at Playa Carmen in June
June: Peak Southern Swell, Wet Season Mess
June is one of the biggest months of the year for open-ocean swell at Playa Carmen. Average heights reach 5ft (1.5m), with periods at 13.8s and a massive 80.6% of waves coming from the SSW. Add in SW at 17.2% and there is no shortage of exposure for the beach. The 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range becomes a major player at 37% of the time, and there are consistent 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) pulses as winter storms roll through the South Pacific.
On the wind side, things get messy. Ideal offshore flow is down to 38%, and wind directions are scattered through the NW, SW, WSW, and SE quadrants. Onshore SSW and SW winds are frequent enough to put a bump on the face, while rainfall climbs to 8.16 mm/day. Air temperature is 27.6°C and water temperature is 29.1°C. June is for surfers who are willing to sit through unsettled weather to scratch into some powerful, heavier waves.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Carmen in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Carmen 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 Carmen for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Carmen 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 Carmen.