Conditions at Carcavelos in June
June: Small NW Pulses and the Summer Jet
By June, Carcavelos settles into classic summer-mode surf. The average swell height is 1.4m (4.5ft) and average period 9.2 seconds. Directionally, NW accounts for 39.9%, NNW for 29.5% and WNW for 20.8% - almost the entire wave rose. S/SSW/SW swell is nearly nonexistent. The good news is that a 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) NW pulse with 9-10s period can still provide rideable, playful beach break waves at Carcavelos, though it will lack the raw wallop of winter.
Wind is the challenge. The summer coastal jet is in full swing: NNW wind blows 51.2% of the time, with NW adding another 13.6%. Most days there is a morning lull with light NNE/N wind, allowing the surf to clean up; by midday the NNW wind cranks and textured conditions take over. Ideal wind is only 39% for the month. Air temperatures reach a warm 18.9°C, rainfall drops to a dry 0.33 mm/day, and water temp climbs to 17.5°C. A 3/2 wetsuit is enough for most sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Carcavelos in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Carcavelos 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 Carcavelos for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Carcavelos 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 Carcavelos.