Mayport Poles - surf spot statistics

Mayport Poles is a surf spot with predominantly wind-driven conditions, as the data shows wind swell dominating throughout the year while ground swell remains relatively low. The best months for surfing here are from September through December, when swell energy increases, and wind conditions improve slightly. September stands out with the highest ground swell contribution (18%) and manageable wind swell (52%), resulting in a mean swell size of 0.7m. October and November follow closely, offering larger swells (0.8m) due to stronger wind swell activity (63-67%) and slightly better wind conditions compared to summer months. December also remains decent with 0.7m waves and a small uptick in favorable winds (21%). Winter and early spring (January-March) have consistent wind swell but suffer from poor wind conditions (82-85% unfavorable), making sessions hit-or-miss. Summer (June-August) is the least favorable, with weak swells (0.5m), high percentages of no-swell days, and the worst wind setups. Overall, late fall into early winter provides the most reliable surf, though wind quality remains a persistent challenge year-round. Advanced surfers can find opportunities when swell aligns with rare clean wind days, but the spot is rarely pristine.

June at Mayport Poles typically offers small, manageable conditions for surfers, with an average swell height of 0.5m and a decent 7.4s period, suggesting softer, crumbly waves rather than powerful, hollow ones. The swell predominantly comes from the E to ESE directions, accounting for the majority of waves in the 0.5-1m range, with occasional larger sets up to 2m. Smaller swells from the NE and ENE contribute some variety, but waves over 1.5m are rare. Wind conditions are often marginal, with only 14% of the time offering ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds—typically from the W to NW. However, the prevailing winds are onshore (SE to S), which can create chop and reduce wave quality, especially at speeds of 10-20kph. Surfers should target early mornings or days with W/NW wind shifts for cleaner waves. Overall, June is a fair but inconsistent month—best suited for longboarding or casual surfing when the wind cooperates. Big-wave seekers will find it underwhelming.