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Conditions at Whangapoua Beach in June
June: Winter's Opening Act
Winter officially arrives, and while Whangapoua's average swell height stays at 1.5ft (0.5m), the character of the ocean becomes more energetic. The average period is 7.7s, and the swell direction spectrum is more balanced: E at 13%, ENE at 13%, NE at 11%, NNE at 10% and NNW at 10% all share the load. The favorable N-NNE-NE-ENE window totals 39%, down from autumn, but winter storms add more short-period windswell from multiple directions.
The wind pattern favors offshore flow more often. WSW at 15.2% and SW at 12.0% combine for 27% of the wind, while the broader S-WSW quadrant totals 38%. The catch is that ideal conditions still only arrive 2% of the time, and the modest period means waves can be lumpy. With air temperatures at 14.3°C, water at 16.1°C and 3.33mm/day of rainfall, the beach quietens down, but the occasional southwest-angled fetch can still put a rideable wave on the sand.
Average Spot conditions at Whangapoua Beach in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Whangapoua Beach 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 Whangapoua Beach for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Whangapoua Beach 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 Whangapoua Beach.