Conditions at Riptides in June
June: Plenty of Pulse, But Direction Gets Messy
June continues the Southwest Monsoon, and the surf at Riptides gets stronger and a bit less straightforward. The average height ticks up to around 4ft (1.2m), and the period improves to 8.7s. However, the swell direction shifts further west, with S at 28.5 percent, SSW at 23.3, SW at 17.2, and WSW at 12.0 - only 12.4 percent comes from the direct optimal SSE window. This means the spot sees plenty of lines wrapping in, but many days have a cross, messy angle that keeps the lineup lumpy even when the wind is offshore. On a positive note, the wind is strongly favorable: WSW and W dominate, and an additional 13.7 percent from WNW keeps the surface textured but offshore. Ideal wind sits at 38 percent, a little lower than April due to stronger monsoon flow. Wave heights are very rideable, with the bulk in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and a few 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) bombs from WSW and W. Air temperatures cool slightly to 28.1°C, water temperature is 29.3°C, and rainfall eases a bit to 4.85mm/day. Expect power, but search for the windows when the swell direction tilts more SSE.
Average Spot conditions at Riptides in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Riptides 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 Riptides for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Riptides 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 Riptides.