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.

November at Habitat 67 offers variable but occasionally good surfing conditions, with an average swell height of 1.8m and a solid 12.2-second period, which suggests decent energy and potential for clean, well-formed waves. The primary swell direction is predominantly from the WSW, contributing the most significant wave activity—particularly in the 1-2.5m range, making it the most favorable for surfers. However, wind conditions are a limiting factor, with only 21% of the time providing ideal onshore or light cross-shore winds. Stronger winds, especially from the E to SE directions, can create choppy or less desirable conditions. The spot handles mid-sized swells best, but larger days (over 2.5m) are rare and mostly wind-affected. Overall, patience and timing are key, as there are surfable windows, but consistency depends on wind alignment with the swell.