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Conditions at Pico Alto in June
June: Peak Power South of the Equator
June is the heart of the Southern Hemisphere winter and one of the most consistent months for Pico Alto. The average swell height reaches 6.2ft (1.9m) with a period of 13.2s. SSW swells provide 76 percent of the energy, while S swell contributes a notable 12 percent and SW adds another 6 percent. The distribution is heavy: 40 percent in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, 22 percent in the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) range, and a hint of XL energy above 8ft (2.5m).
The wind regime remains the bottleneck. S and SSW winds combine for over 93 percent of observations, with speeds mostly in the 10-20kph range, and no ideal offshore wind. Water temperatures drop to 16.5°C and air temperatures to 17.6°C. When the morning offshore flow sneaks in, the combination of long-period SSW groundswell and a clean surface is as good as it gets on this coast.
Average Spot conditions at Pico Alto in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pico Alto 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 Pico Alto for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pico Alto 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 Pico Alto.