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Conditions at Buffels Bay in June
June: Peak Season, Peak Power
June is statistically the best month of the year. Ideal wind frequency peaks at 60%, with NNW (15.9%), W (14.1%), WNW (9.9%) and NW (8.5%) providing abundant offshore flow. The average swell height hits 9ft (2.8m) and average period peaks at 12.4s, squarely in powerful, long-period territory. Although the swell window is dominated by SW (22.1%) and SSW (13.4%) energy, by now the Southern Ocean storm track is firing routinely and the long periods allow this energy to wrap and refract into Buffels Bay with real authority. There is also occasional WSW (2.4%) and W swell, adding variety. Expect heavy, firing 8-10ft (2.4-3.0m) waves on the days of maximum period, offered up under bright winter high-pressure systems with light N/NW winds. Water temp sits at 16.3°C, and air temps average a cool 13.6°C, so bring the rubber.
Average Spot conditions at Buffels Bay in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Buffels Bay 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 Buffels Bay for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Buffels Bay 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 Buffels Bay.