Ngor Rights - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (October - March)

The North Atlantic winter engine fires up, bringing consistent NW groundswell with average heights of 1.6–1.8m and periods often exceeding 12 seconds. This is when the spot sees its biggest, most powerful surf. However, the dominant trade wind regime from the N to NE quadrant blows onshore over 90% of the time, making for largely bumpy, choppy conditions. The magic happens when a passing low-pressure system ushers in lighter SW to W offshore winds, creating brief but world-class windows of clean, walling waves. Patience and a keen eye on the synoptic charts are key.

Fair Surf Season (April, May, September)

These transitional months offer a trade-off: spring months still carry solid NW swell (1.6–1.7m) but with virtually no offshore wind (<1% ideal in April). September, on the other hand, sees a dip in swell size (1.3m) but a marked increase in favorable S to SW winds, delivering cleaner, fun-sized waves on longer-period swell. This is the sweet spot for those who value quality over quantity.

Low Surf Season (June - August)

The North Atlantic storm track retreats far north, leaving the region with inconsistent, weak swell. Average wave heights drop to 1.3–1.4m with periods around 9 seconds, often resulting in gutless, crumbly surf. Wind becomes more variable, with occasional S to SW breezes that can polish the meager energy into something surfable, but overall the spot lacks the punch and power of the winter months. It is a time for longboard logging or taking a break.

August: Building Wind, Still Small Swell

August remains in the low swell slump: average 1.3m and period 9.3s. Swell direction continues to shift west: NW leads at 30.8%, WNW at 20.5%, and W at 15.4%. The NNW component shrinks to 14.1%. This westerly bias still provides rideable waves but lacks the punch of winter. The wind improves further: N winds are negligible (3.2%), and the SW to W quadrant accounts for over 33% of all wind (SW 9.2%, WSW 10.3%, W 12.6%). Ideal wind jumps to 18% of the time. These are the best odds for clean, peaky surf you will see all year. The trade-off is small wave heights, but on a long-period background swell, you can find waist-to-shoulder high waves that are remarkably fun. August is the hidden gem for quality over quantity.