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.

September at Canoes offers surfers a mix of conditions, with an average swell height of 1.3m and a solid period of 12.3s, ensuring well-formed waves. The predominant swell directions are from the SSW (19.3% of waves in the 1-1.5m range) and ENE (10.95% in the same range), providing a good variety of angled energy. Larger swells (1.5-2m) are most likely from ENE (6.76%) and SSW (3.98%), though waves exceeding 2.5m are rare. Wind conditions are favorable 35% of the time, with ENE winds being most common—however, they often blow at 20-30kph (26.9%), which can create chop. Lighter winds (10-20kph) from E/ESE (5.9%/2.2%) and SW/WSW (0.5%/0.4%) are more ideal, offering cleaner surfaces. Expect a balance of rideable days with some wind-affected sessions, particularly when ENE winds dominate. Overall, September delivers consistent, mid-sized surf with occasional clean conditions, best suited for intermediate to advanced surfers.