Habitat 67 - surf spot statistics

Habitat 67 in Canada is primarily a groundswell-dominated spot, with the most consistent and powerful swells arriving between late autumn and early spring. The best months for surfing are typically from November through February, when ground swell probability peaks at 65-76%, mean swell heights range between 1.8-2.0m, and the waves are most powerful and clean. However, wind conditions during this period are often unfavorable, with bad onshore winds occurring 75-83% of the time, particularly in January and December. Late winter (February-March) sees a slight improvement in wind conditions, but strong ground swells remain dominant. Spring (April-May) and early summer (June) bring smaller swells (1.0-1.4m) with increasing wind swell influence, but wind conditions improve significantly, with May offering the best compromise between decent swell and manageable winds (41% good wind days). Summer months (July-August) have the highest percentage of good wind days (49%) but suffer from weak swell (0.9m) and a higher proportion of wind chop. September marks the transition back to groundswell season, with improving swell size (1.1m) but deteriorating wind conditions again. October can still produce solid swells (1.5m), though wind quality drops considerably. Overall, advanced surfers will prioritize the winter months for bigger, cleaner waves despite the wind challenges, while intermediate surfers might prefer the more forgiving conditions of late spring or early summer. The spot is rarely flat (only 15-21% no-swell days), but optimal sessions require patience for the rare winter days with clean winds or the smaller but cleaner summer swells.

April at Habitat 67 offers surfable conditions, though they can be inconsistent. The average swell height is 1.4m with a solid 12.3s period, suggesting decent energy and relatively clean waves when conditions align. The majority of swells come from the WSW direction (46% of waves between 0.5m–2.5m), providing the most rideable waves, followed by SW and W directions. Smaller contributions from SSW and S can occasionally add variety. Wind conditions are crucial here—only 33% of the time are winds ideal for surfing, meaning offshore or light cross-shore. Winds tend to pick up from the W, WSW, and WNW, often blowing in the 10-30kph range, which can create choppy conditions. The best sessions will typically coincide with WSW swells and lighter winds from the NE to ESE quadrants, but patience and timing are key. Overall, April delivers waves, but expect some waiting for the right combo of swell and wind.