Anton Lizardo - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (October - March)

The Gulf of Mexico awakens from its summer slumber as autumn arrives, and Anton Lizardo starts feeling the pulse of the North. From October through March, the combination of strong cold fronts pushing down from the continent and a more active subtropical jet stream generates consistent, quality swell from the N, NNE, NE, and NNW quadrants. Average swell heights hover between 1.0 and 1.1m, with wave periods often in the 6.4-6.8s range – punchy, rideable waves that wrap nicely into the beach. More importantly, offshore wind opportunities from the S, SSW, and SW peak during these months, with ideal wind conditions 21-23% of the time. This is the window when Anton Lizardo truly shines, delivering fun, solid sets that can ramp up to pumping 1.5-2.5m on the best days. If you time it right with a passing high-pressure system, you’ll score clean, lined-up surf with minimal chop.

Fair Surf Season (April & September)

April and September are transition months, sitting on the edges of the prime window. In April, the swell begins to drop off (0.9m average, 6.1s period), but the wind remains favourable – still 23% offshore from the S/SSW. You’ll find smaller, grovel-worthy waves, often clean in the mornings before the sea breeze kicks in. September sees a similar average swell height (0.7m) and period (5.6s), but the wind consistency is lower (14% ideal). However, the first hints of autumn cold fronts can deliver sneaker N or NNW swells that bring more size and power. Both months are worth a look if you’re willing to chase the occasional window of offshore wind and decent swell.

Low Surf Season (May - August)

Summer takes a toll on Anton Lizardo’s surf quality. From May through August, the dominant swell direction shifts dramatically to the ENE – a direction that doesn’t align well with the beach’s north-facing exposure. Swell heights drop to a meager 0.6-0.7m and periods shorten to 5.2-5.7s, resulting in weak, short-period, choppy conditions most of the time. On top of that, the prevailing winds are from the E and NE quadrants – exactly the onshore directions that ruin wave quality. Offshore wind from the S/SW is scarce, with ideal wind percentages falling to 14-21%. Occasional tropical disturbances can spin up small pulses from the north, but consistency is poor. Unless you’re desperate for a surf and happy riding micro waves on a longboard, this is the time to explore other spots or take a break.

September: Faint Hints of Recovery

September marks a slight uptick as the Gulf begins to stir with early autumn cold fronts. Average swell height rises to 0.7m and period to 5.6s – still small, but better than midsummer. The swell distribution shifts: ENE drops to 33.9%, while NNE (17.4%) and N (8.6%) make a comeback. Importantly, NNW (8.4%) starts to appear, hinting at the winter pattern to come. Wind conditions remain challenging: ideal offshore wind is only 14%, and onshore NNE and N winds are strong (12% and 15.3% respectively). However, the transition brings more variability. When a frontal system pushes through and is followed by high pressure, you can get a day or two of clean, 1-1.5m surf from the north. It’s inconsistent but the early bird can score fun waves. September is the beginning of hope.