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.

May: Small and Slow

May truly ushers in the low season. Average height plummets to 1.0m and period to 9.8s, with an ideal wind percentage of only 26%. Swell directions are still NW (43%) and NNW (33.2%), but the vast majority of waves fall into the 0.5-1m category (18.5% NW, 15.9% NNW). This is windswell territory – short-period, inconsistent, and weak. The wind pattern shifts dramatically: ENE (15.1%) and NE (10.8%) winds dominate, but these are mainly light and often swing onshore. The offshore S/SSW winds are scarce (combined ~4%). Surfable days are rare, typically requiring a small southerly breeze to clean up knee-to-waist-high lumps. A longboard or a fish is your best friend.