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Conditions at Sunrise in June
June: Peak Season - Cold, Clean and Powerful
June is the absolute peak at Sunrise. The average swell size remains at 1.8m (5.9ft), but the period reaches its annual maximum around 10.6s, giving a raw, long-period feel. The S direction (24.1%) and SSE (17.9%) are the heavy hitters, while E/ESE/SE still combine for around 33%, so the swell window is completely filled. Most waves are in the 1.5-2.5m range (5-8ft), and the bigger S swells can push into the heavy category. More importantly, the wind flips in your favor: WNW (9.6%) and NW (8.8%) combine with WSW/W for roughly 30% offshore flow, yielding an 'ideal wind' score of 54%-the nicest of the year. The air is cool and crisp at 18.6°C, water drops to 22.3°C, and precipitation is minimal at 0.64mm/day. If you want the best chance of scoring clean, powerful surf at Sunrise, this is your month.
Average Spot conditions at Sunrise in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sunrise 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 Sunrise for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sunrise 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 Sunrise.