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Conditions at Coffee Bay in June
June: Peak Season Kicks In
June is the apex of the Coffee Bay year. The average swell height clocks in at 2.1m (7ft), and the period peaks at 11.7s - proper long-period groundswell. The dominance of S (18.5%) and SSW (22.4%) in the swell rose reflects the furious westerly storm track of the Southern Ocean, but as that energy approaches the Wild Coast it refracts into the bay, bringing plenty of SSE (11%), SE (8.5%), and E (7%) swell too. Combine that with a 46% offshore wind frequency - by far the highest of the year - and you have a recipe for powerful, hollow, clean waves. Water temperatures drop to 21.6°C and air temps to 19.3°C, so it's time to break out a 3/2 wetsuit. Precipitation is at its annual minimum (0.89 mm/day), meaning stable high pressure often sets the tone between frontal pulses. For the experienced surfer, this is Coffee Bay at its raw, dynamic best.
Average Spot conditions at Coffee Bay in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Coffee 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 Coffee Bay for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Coffee 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 Coffee Bay.