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.

In September, Habitat 67 offers surfable conditions with an average swell height of 1.1m and a solid 12.0s period, indicating well-formed, relatively powerful waves. The predominant swell directions are SSW, WSW, and W, with WSW being the most active, producing waves in the 0.5-2.5m range frequently—ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. About 46% of the time, winds are favorable (typically light to moderate from the W, WSW, or SW), creating clean or semi-clean conditions. However, stronger onshore winds (especially from the W and WNW) can occasionally disrupt the surf. The spot is most consistent in the 0.5-1.5m range but occasionally reaches overhead heights (2m+) for those seeking more challenge. September is a reliable month here, though wind conditions require monitoring to score the best sessions.