Conditions at Praia das Macas in June
June: Summer Lull Begins
June officially transitions into low season. The average swell height slips to 1.5m (4.9ft) and the period shortens to 9.2s, producing weaker, more disorganized waves. Swell direction is almost entirely from the north-west quadrant - NNW (40.5%), NW (32.0%), WNW (17.4%) and W (4.4%) - which still lines up with the beach, but the lack of period makes it feel small and sectiony.
The bigger story is the wind. Ideal wind for surfing is only 6% of the time, as the NNW wind surges to 51.9% - much of it in the 20-40kph range - and creates strong onshore, choppy conditions. NW contributes a further 11.5%. The best chance for a clean wave is at first light, before the afternoon NW wind strengthens. Water temperature rises to 17.7°C, air averages 18.9°C (12.0-31.9°C), and precipitation is almost absent at 0.38mm/day. Keep the grovel board in the car.
Average Spot conditions at Praia das Macas in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia das Macas 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 Macas for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia das Macas 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 Macas.