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Conditions at Hickory Bay in June
June: Largest Swells of the Year
June is the meat of the New Zealand winter. The average swell height reaches its annual peak at 2.0m (6.6ft) and the period holds at 11.1s, so there is serious power available. Ideal wind sits at 48%, with NNW and NW providing frequent offshore flow. Interesting details: S and SSW swells combine for 36.5% of the energy, while the E/ESE/SE/SSE window supplies a solid 33%, giving Hickory Bay both size and direction. The onshore E/ESE/SE/SSE wind drops to just 8.2%, the lowest of the whole year, so the bay is much more protected from chop. This is peak charging season - expect pumping, firing waves when the E through SSE swells arrive, and even S/SSW groundswell can wrap in with workable shape. Air temps average 9.3°C and the water has dropped to 10.7°C, so break out the winter rubber.
Average Spot conditions at Hickory Bay in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hickory Bay 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 Hickory Bay for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hickory Bay 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 Hickory Bay.