Conditions at Reef in June
June: Summer Mode Engages
June is where the low surf season really digs in. The average swell height drops to 4.9ft (1.5m) and the average period slides to 9.2 seconds, traditionally the average, punchy category. The swell is almost entirely wind-driven from the north - NNW and NW together account for over 72% of all readings, while WNW adds another 17%. This is not the long-period Atlantic groundswell that makes this reef famous; it is mostly locally generated summer windswell, and it struggles to hold any serious power on the reef.
Offshore wind is a rare commodity in June. The east to southeast quadrant only accounts for about 2% of the month, and the ideal surfing percentage hits just 6%. The dominant NNW wind is present a massive 47% of the time, with speeds frequently in the 20-40kph range, which puts a constant chop on the surface. With water temperature at 17.5°C and air temps averaging a pleasant 18.9°C, the conditions are beautiful for the beach, just not for chasing waves. Summer surfers will be hunting the occasional small, clean NW windswell early in the morning.
Average Spot conditions at Reef in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Reef 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 Reef for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Reef 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 Reef.