Conditions at Ribeira d'Ilhas in June
June: Azores High, Short-Period Summer Swell
June is the start of the true summer lull. The Azores High now sits firmly over the northeast Atlantic, deflecting most major lows away from Portugal, and average surf height slips to 1.5m (5ft) with the period down to 9.2s. Swell is overwhelmingly from the NNW (40.5%) and NW (32.0%), with a secondary WNW component at 17.4%; most heights cluster around 1-2m (3-6.5ft), and genuine long-period groundswell is minimal. The wind regime is the classic summer nortada: NNW wind blows 47.3% of the time, often reaching 20-40kph in the afternoon. Offshore NE, ENE, E and ESE winds account for just 2-3% of observations, and only 11% of the month is flagged ideal. This is a small-wave month at Ribeira, offering rippable 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) peaks in the morning but deteriorating as the seabreeze kicks up. Air temps average 18.9°C, water sits at 17.5°C, and rain is almost absent at 0.38mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Ribeira d'Ilhas in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ribeira d'Ilhas 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 Ribeira d'Ilhas for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ribeira d'Ilhas 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 Ribeira d'Ilhas.