Conditions at Five Islands in June
June: Southern Hemisphere Groundswell Pulse
June begins the heavy season. The average swell height climbs to 5-6ft (1.7m) with a 10.9s period, and the Southern Hemisphere storm track sends consistent long-period energy toward the Maldives. The wave rose is overwhelmingly SSE (48%) and S (38%), with 1.5-2m waves making up a massive 66% of the distribution and 9% over 2m. This is some of the most powerful surf of the year, with real potential for heavy reef waves. The catch is wind quality: ideal offshore conditions only happen 37% of the time, as the southwest monsoon locks in a strong WSW/SW/S flow. Rain is 4.17mm/day, air 28.1°C, water 29.7°C. Experienced surfers will find plenty of size here, but consistency and cleanliness are a lottery.
Average Spot conditions at Five Islands in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Five Islands 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 Five Islands for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Five Islands 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 Five Islands.