Conditions at Praia das Bicas in June
June: Summer Lull Begins
June ushers in the summer lull. Average swell height drops to around 3-4ft (1.1m) and the average period falls to 9.4s, showing that the Atlantic storm engine has shifted north. Swell direction remains locked in from NW (49.2%) and WNW (34.3%), but the vast majority of waves fall below 1.5m (5ft), creating small and weak surf. The wind flips even more decisively to the north: NNW is a massive 44.1%, NW adds 17.9%, and the favorable offshore window shrinks to only 6%. At a west-facing beach, these conditions mean short-period, cross/onshore waves with limited quality. Water temperature climbs to 17.8°C, air averages 18.9°C (min 13.6°C, max 30.1°C), and precipitation is minimal at 0.33 mm/day. Summer surfing is possible on the better banks, but expectations need to be low.
Average Spot conditions at Praia das Bicas in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia das Bicas 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 Praia das Bicas for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia das Bicas 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 Praia das Bicas.