Conditions at Salinas in June
June: Summer Settles In
June is when Salinas settles into its low-season rhythm. The average swell slips to 3ft (0.9m) with a period of just 9.0s - waves are more about surface chop and short-period windswell than groundswell. Direction-wise, there is no shortage of NW (41%) and NNW (35%), but the heights are concentrated in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, with only small windows of 3-5ft (1-1.5m). The offshore wind ratio drops to 37%, the lowest of the year along with July, and the ENE wind becomes the dominant breeze, adding texture to the surface. Water temp climbs to 17.4°C and air averages 16.8°C. A summer low or decaying frontal system can still throw a fun 3-4ft (1-1.2m) NW swell, but consistency is fleeting. Go small and go early.
Average Spot conditions at Salinas in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salinas 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 Salinas for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salinas 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 Salinas.