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Conditions at Sunset Reef in June
June: Peak Power Month
June is where Sunset Reef earns its winter reputation. Average swell height climbs to 2.8m (9.2ft), with a 12.4s period, and the distribution shows a significant amount of energy in the 2-2.5m and over-2.5m classes. The swell is primarily SW, WSW and SSW, with enough west in the mix to wrap strongly into the reef. Ideal wind windows remain at 20%, the highest of the year, even though NNW winds account for over 20% of the wind rose and NW adds another 11%. Those north-westerlies are the classic winter onshore wind for this stretch of coast, and they can tear the surf apart when a low pressure system is parked offshore. The winning formula is a strong west-southwest groundswell combined with a morning south-east offshore wind, producing heavy, lined-up reef waves. Water temperature drops to 15.8°C, air averages 15.1°C, and rainfall peaks at 2.77mm per day, so expect cold, dynamic winter weather between the good sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Sunset Reef in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sunset Reef 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 Sunset Reef for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sunset Reef 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 Sunset Reef.