Conditions at Santa Barbara in June
June: Small Summer Swell Under Nortada
June marks the real start of the low season: average swell drops to 1.5m (4.9ft) and average period to 9.7s. The swell is frequently NW-NNW windswell rather than powerful winter groundswell, though the NNW direction still creates a lot of small, playful waves - 21% of the rose is NNW. Most sets sit in the 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft) range, enough for a fun summer grovel but rarely making Santa Barbara fire. Wind is the bigger issue: N/NNE/NE winds total over 32%, while ideal S/SW offshore flow accounts for around 27%. The ideal window is 21%, but that often comes with the smallest swell. Water temp rises to 19.5°C and air temps to 19.1°C, making it pleasant to sit out the flat spells.
Average Spot conditions at Santa Barbara in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara.