Canoes - surf spot statistics

The best months for surfing at Canoes, United States, are typically from September through January, with September standing out as the most consistent period. During these months, ground swell dominates (62-67%), providing cleaner and more organized waves compared to wind swell. The mean swell size remains steady around 1.3-1.4 meters, offering manageable yet fun conditions for intermediate to advanced surfers. While wind conditions are still challenging (good winds only 35-37% of the time), they are relatively better than other months. Winter months (December-February) see a balanced mix of ground and wind swell but suffer from higher bad wind probabilities (63-65%). From March through August, conditions deteriorate with increasing wind swell influence and significantly worse wind patterns (bad winds 65-77%), making these months less ideal. July and August are particularly unfavorable due to the highest likelihood of onshore winds (76-77%). Overall, late summer and early fall (September-October) present the best balance of ground swell prevalence and slightly more favorable winds, making them the prime surfing window at Canoes.

October at Canoes offers decent surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.3m and a solid average period of 11.9s, indicating well-formed, powerful waves. The majority of swells come from the SSW, NE, and ENE directions, providing a mix of groundswells and windswells. SSW swells dominate, contributing the highest percentage of rideable waves, particularly in the 1-1.5m range, which occurs 15.5% of the time. ENE swells also bring quality waves, especially in the 1.5-2m range, happening 12.04% of the time. The wind is favorable for surfing 36% of the month, with lighter winds (0-20kph) more common from the S to SW directions, reducing chop and improving conditions. However, ENE winds above 20kph occur frequently, potentially creating onshore mush on days with weaker swells. Overall, October is a reliable month for intermediate to advanced surfers, with the best sessions occurring when SSW or NE swells coincide with light winds from the southern quadrant, offering clean, powerful waves.