Ingrina - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (October - March)

The North Atlantic roars to life during these months, with average swell heights ranging from 1.8m to 2.4m and periods frequently exceeding 12 seconds. The dominant swell direction is from the NW quadrant, which, while not directly ideal for south-facing Ingrina, still delivers powerful, long-period groundswell that wraps in and can produce clean, lined-up waves when combined with offshore winds from the north. The Azores High begins to weaken, allowing a barrage of extratropical cyclones to march across the North Atlantic, generating consistent swell trains. Wind conditions are ideal around 24-29% of the time, with strong northerly and northwesterly flows providing clean, offshore conditions. However, be mindful of stormy onshore winds from the south associated with deep lows passing to the west. Overall, this is the prime window for the biggest and most powerful surf at Ingrina.

Fair Surf Season (April - May & September)

During these shoulder months, the North Atlantic transitions. Swell heights moderate to 1.5-2.2m with periods dropping to 9-11 seconds, reflecting weakening low-pressure activity. The spring months see the Azores High building, reducing swell consistency but still offering periodic groundswell from NW. April and May feature average periods around 9-11 seconds, with wind ideal around 24-25% of the time. September stands out with the highest ideal wind percentage of 36%, as the local sea breeze patterns ease and synoptic winds become more favorable. While swell sizes are smaller, the combination of cleaner winds and still decent swell from distant storms can produce fun, rippable waves. South swell components begin to appear in September, offering more direct swell exposure.

Low Surf Season (June - August)

Summer settles in with a strong Azores High dominating the North Atlantic. Swell heights drop to an average of 1.4m and periods shorten to 8-9 seconds, primarily from short-fetch NW windswell. The south-facing orientation of Ingrina means these short-period, northwest swells struggle to produce quality waves, often resulting in small, weak, and choppy conditions. Wind conditions are ideal only 20-25% of the time, and the persistent thermal low-pressure patterns can generate strong onshore cross-shore winds. While occasional pulses of longer-period remnant swell can occur, the summer months are generally the most inconsistent and least reliable for quality surf at Ingrina. It's a time for groveling boards and enjoying the beach, but not for epic sessions.

February: Sustained Winter Grind

February continues the winter assault with average swell heights holding at 2.4m and periods around 12.9 seconds. The NW quadrant again dominates, with WNW and NW contributions combining for over 40% of total swells. The continued cool phase of the NAO often leads to strong, well-defined swells from the northwest. Wind ideal percentages dip slightly to 25%, but northerly and northwesterly flows are still abundant (31.4% combined, mostly moderate to strong). South swell remains scarce, so the main recipe is long-period NW groundswell groomed by offshore north winds. The water is cold, the crowd is thin, and the reward for the dedicated surfer is some of the most powerful, demanding waves of the year. Keep an eye on the synoptic charts for those perfect windows between frontal passages.