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.

July at Habitat 67 offers relatively small but clean conditions for surfing, with an average swell height of 0.9m and a decent period of 12.0s, indicating well-organized waves despite the modest size. The swell direction is predominantly from the SSW to W, with the highest frequency of rideable waves (0.5-1.5m) coming from the SW, WSW, and W sectors. While larger waves (1.5-2.5m) are less common, they occur occasionally from the west, providing more powerful sets for experienced surfers. Wind conditions are favorable 49% of the time, with lighter winds (0-20kph) from the SSW to WNW directions offering clean faces. However, stronger westerly winds (20-30kph) can create chop, particularly when combined with dominant W/WNW swells. Overall, July is a decent month for surfing here, best suited for those comfortable with smaller, longer-period waves and occasional wind-affected sessions. Early mornings or days with lighter winds from the south or west will provide the cleanest conditions.