Meron - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (October - March)

The North Atlantic delivers its full fury during these months, with average swell heights consistently above 1.4m and periods often exceeding 11 seconds. Dominant NW and NNW swell trains – both of which angle well into the north-facing beach – combine with a high frequency of offshore winds from the S and SW quadrants. This is prime time at Meron, with January peaking at 1.8m average height and 12.6s period, and December offering the highest ideal wind percentage (61%). Expect punchy, long-period groundswells that fire along the sandbar, especially when a negative NAO phase locks in a persistent southerly flow.

Fair Surf Season (April & September)

Transitional months bring a noticeable drop in both swell size and wind consistency. April averages 1.3m at 10.6s, while September sits at 1.1m and 10.2s. The fetch from Atlantic storms is weaker, and the frequency of ideal offshore winds drops to around 30%. However, occasional late-season hurricanes or early-autumn lows can still inject pulses of solid NW swell. When the wind aligns – usually from the S or SSW – the waves become rippable on the smaller, cleaner days, making these months a decent bet for patient surfers.

Low Surf Season (May - August)

Summer settles in with the weakest surf of the year. Average heights hover around 0.9-1.0m and periods drop to 8-9s, typical of local windswell rather than proper groundswell. The dominant NW and NNW swells still show up in the data, but they arrive on a diminished scale, often below 1m. Adding to the challenge, the ideal wind window – from the S/SSW – shrinks dramatically, with May at 26% and July bottoming out at a mere 14%. Frequent N and NE breezes ruin the shape, leaving mostly small, choppy conditions best suited for a log or a groveler. Still, the occasional weak southerly breeze can clean up a small wave for a fun morning session.

December: Peak of the Season

December closes the year with the highest ideal wind percentage of any month – a stellar 61%. Average swell height is 1.7m and period 12.3s, producing powerful, long-period groundswell. NW swells make up 39% and NNW 17.9%, with significant WNW (14.8%) contributions from storms tracking far west. The wind is overwhelmingly from the S (14.3%), SSW (8.1%), and SW (7.9%) – all offshore for the north-facing beach. Onshore northerlies are minimal (combined ~5%). Surf is consistently in the 1.5-2.5m sweet spot, often with glassy conditions. The holiday season can be magic: big, clean sets rolling in under cold, sunny skies. This is the ultimate month for committed surfers to score at Meron.