Conditions at Raglan in June
June: Solstice Swell and South-Southwest Grooming
June brings the winter solstice and a roaring Southern Ocean. Average swell remains at 2.2m (7ft) with a 12.2s period. The swell direction spreads out further: WSW (25.8%), SW (19.0%), W (9.1%), WNW (5.0%), and even more S/SSW energy as deep lows pass to the south. This gives Raglan more variety and more potential for west-northwest swell in addition to the usual SW groundswell. The catch is wind - only 25% ideal. Still, when a cold front clears and high pressure builds, SSW/SW/WSW winds produce utterly clean, heavy point surf. With sea temps at 15.3°C and air at 10.8°C, a 4/3 wettie is mandatory. It is winter surfing at its rawest.
Average Spot conditions at Raglan in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Raglan 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 Raglan for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Raglan 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 Raglan.