Conditions at Guincho in June
June: Nortada Rules the Beach
Summer sets in hard on the Portuguese coast, and Guincho feels it. Average swell drops to 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) with a 9.2s period, and the energy is overwhelmingly NNW - 40.5% of the incident wave energy, with NW adding another 32%. These are short-period, locally generated waves that can still be fun when the wind behaves, but it rarely does. NNW winds blow a staggering 52% of the time, and the ideal offshore wind percentage collapses to 5%. The result is classic June conditions: waist-to-head-high crumbly lines, a constant side-onshore breeze, and blown-out afternoons. Early morning or a brief land breeze at sunset are your best bets. Water temp creeps up to 17.7°C, air averages 19°C, and rain is almost nonexistent. Bring a small-wave board and a positive attitude - June is more about dicey, rippable wedges than any real North Atlantic power.
Average Spot conditions at Guincho in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Guincho 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 Guincho for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Guincho 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 Guincho.