First Point - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (November - March)

The winter months bring a consistent and powerful pulse of long-period swell to First Point, driven by the North Pacific's relentless storm track. While the dominant swell direction is from the west and west-southwest—not the ideal southern angles—the sheer energy and extended period (averaging 12-13 seconds) allow these waves to wrap into the south-facing beach, offering solid, punchy surf. The real highlight is the wind regime: northerly quadrants (N, NNE, NNW) blow offshore over 55% of the time, grooming the faces and turning even average-sized sets into rippable gems. Expect average heights around 0.8-0.9m, with occasional 1.5-2m pulses when a strong low pressures aligns. This is the prime window for quality surf at First Point.

Fair Surf Season (April - May & September - October)

Transitional months see a shift in both swell and wind patterns. The northern storms begin to wane, and the swell direction becomes more southwesterly. Wind ideal conditions drop to 50-51% in April and September, with lighter onshores (WSW, W) mixing in. The average height holds near 0.8-0.9m, but the period dips slightly, and the increased wind variability means fewer clean windows. Still, there are fun days when a southwest swell meets a northerly breeze—those are the moments to be in the water.

Low Surf Season (June - August)

Summer slumps into First Point with a vengeance. The swell height averages just 0.8m and comes almost exclusively from the west, wrapping weakly. The period remains long (12.5-12.7s) but lacks the power to push through the summer heat. The real killer is the wind: ideal offshore conditions drop to a mere 32-45% as the prevailing trade winds blow from the south-southwest and west, creating bumpy, choppy surfaces. Expect small, groveling waves best suited for a longboard or funboard, with rare clean windows as the sun sets.

October: Building Energy

October sees the North Pacific awaken. Average swell height is 0.7m (lowest of the year), but the period jumps to 12.9s—the highest. This is classic fall: long-period, low-height swells that surprise. WSW (38.8%) and SW (34.9%) are the main directions, with W (16.4%) also wrapping in. Wind ideal is 54%, helped by NNE (8.3%) and N (5.3%) offshore flow. The combination of long period and north wind can produce clean, hollow waves even with small height. This is the month when the first proper swell of the season can appear.