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Conditions at Playa Nosara in June
June: Peak South Swell Season
June is the heart of the south-swell season at Playa Nosara. The average swell height is 1.5m, the period sits at 13.9 seconds, and the SSW/SW sectors combine for 95% of the wave spectrum. Over 25% of the energy is in the 1.5-2m range, with an additional 1.4% over 2.5m, meaning the average day is a solid 5ft (1.5m) and there is plenty of potential for bigger sets.
The wind regime is again dominated by light morning offshore or variable winds. The NE trade only clocks in at 7.5%, and most of the wind is split between SE, S and the NW quadrants at gentle speeds. Ideal surfing wind is present 50% of the time, so roughly half the days have clean conditions for a proper session. Tropical rain ramps up to 6.59mm/day, but the rewards are the most consistent, powerful waves of the year at this southwest-facing beach.
Water temperature holds at a warm 29.1°C and air temps sit around 27°C. If you are chasing size and power, June is one of the absolute best months to be at Playa Nosara. Focus on dawn patrol before the afternoon thunderstorms and sea breeze arrive.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Nosara in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Nosara 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 Nosara for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Nosara 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 Nosara.