Conditions at Pico da Mota in June
June: Small Summer Surf and the Inevitable NNW Blow
June officially brings summer, and Pico da Mota slips into small-surf mode. Average swell height is 5.2ft (1.6m) with a mediocre 9.2s period - rideable but lacking the serious power of winter. The wave rose becomes extremely directional: WNW 17.5%, NW 30.5% and NNW 38.9%. The heights are mostly in the 3-6ft (1-2m) range, with some 6-8ft (1.8-2.5m) pulses from the NNW. Wind quality plummets: ideal conditions are just 9% of the time. NNW wind dominates the wind rose at an incredible 46.4%, with N at 12.9%, making onshore wind the story of the month. Any quality surf is a rare gift, usually when a weak low sends a southwesterly breeze and the NW pulses turn clean. Water temperature warms to 17.7°C, air averages 18.3°C, and precipitation nearly disappears at 0.47 mm/day. If you find June on the beach, do not expect the Atlantic to bowl you over - but be ready to jump on the few groomed windows.
Average Spot conditions at Pico da Mota in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pico da Mota 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 da Mota for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pico da Mota 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 da Mota.