Conditions at Arrifana in June
June: Small Summer Swells and Strong North Winds
June brings the first true low-season pattern. Average swell height is 1.4m (4-5ft) and the average period has dropped to 9.0s. The swell is overwhelmingly northwesterly (NW 46.5%, NNW 29.5%) and direct W/WNW energy is minimal, leaving Arrifana smaller and less organized. Northerly flow is the dominant wind feature - NNW totals 43.5% and NW 18.9%, so ideal offshore winds hold at only 33%. The saving grace is the weather: just 0.25mm of rain per day, lots of sun, and water temps of 17.4C. If you find a clean morning with a fresh NW swell, there will be fun corners, but keep expectations in check.
Average Spot conditions at Arrifana in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Arrifana 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 Arrifana for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Arrifana 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 Arrifana.