Maroubra - surf spot statistics

Maroubra, Australia, offers surfable waves year-round, but the best conditions typically occur from autumn through early spring (April to September). During these months, ground swell becomes more prominent, increasing from 27% in April to 32% in May and June, with wind swell still dominant but decreasing to around 67-73%. The mean swell size remains consistent at 1.6-1.7m, providing solid, rideable waves without being excessively large. Wind conditions also improve significantly in this period, with good wind days peaking at 37-38% from May to July and bad wind days dropping to 62-69%. This combination of stronger ground swells and favorable winds makes these months ideal for surfing at Maroubra. The summer months (December to February) are less reliable due to higher wind swell dominance (81-86%) and fewer ground swells (14-19%). Wind conditions worsen, with bad wind days exceeding 83-86% and good wind days dropping to just 14-17%, often resulting in choppy or onshore conditions. Swell size remains modest at 1.5-1.7m, but the lack of clean ground swells and consistent offshore winds limits quality sessions. Late autumn (May-June) and early winter (July) stand out as the prime months, offering the best balance of swell energy, favorable winds, and wave consistency. Surfers should prioritize this window for optimal Maroubra sessions, while spring (October-November) and late winter (August-September) still provide decent conditions as the swell transitions.

August at Maroubra offers decent surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.5m and a solid period of 9.3s, ensuring good energy in the waves. The best swells come from the S-SSE-SE sector, with a high frequency of waves in the 1-2.5m range, providing consistent surf. SSW and SW directions also contribute occasionally, though less frequently. However, wind conditions are hit-or-miss—only 33% of the time is the wind ideal (light offshore or sideshore), with the worst being W-WSW onshore winds (moderate to strong) which can ruin conditions. Expect the most favorable sessions early mornings before winds pick up or during rare offshore wind events from the W-NW quadrant. Overall, August delivers rideable waves regularly, but wind management is key for quality surf.