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Conditions at Shark Rock Pier in June
June: Midwinter Hump - Big But Bumpy
June is the first true winter month. The average swell height is 7.5ft (2.3m) with a 12.4s period, and the swell rose tilts strongly toward SW at 26.2%, SSW at 21.9% and S at 8.5%. The 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) class is enormous, and waves over 8.2ft (2.5m) become a more real part of the mix. There is no shortage of raw Southern Ocean energy heading toward Shark Rock Pier.
The issue is wind. Ideal conditions make up only 17% of June observations, the lowest of the year. Pre-frontal NNW (12.3%) and NW (9.1%) winds are frequent, and W/WSW (15.8% each) add plenty of surface chop. Water temperature drops to 18.2°C and air temps average a chilly 16.4°C. To score June, you need to sit tight for a front to pass and the wind to swing into the southwest, offering a short window of clean, heavy rollers before the next system charges in.
Average Spot conditions at Shark Rock Pier in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shark Rock Pier 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 Shark Rock Pier for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shark Rock Pier 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 Shark Rock Pier.