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.

July: Summer Lull, Improved Wind Quality

July is the heart of the low season for swell: average 1.3m and period 8.9s. The swell direction spreads further west, with NW at 37.5%, NNW at 27.7%, and WNW at 20.6%. This broader window means less focused energy and smaller surf. The wind, however, becomes more favorable. N winds drop to a mere 2.4%, and offshore wind from the SW to W quadrant increases (SW 7.4%, WSW 10.5%, W 15.3%, WNW 21.4% – note WNW is onshore, but W and WSW are offshore). Ideal conditions occur 10% of the time. Those days bring glassy, wind-sculpted waves in the 1–1.5m range. It is not going to satisfy the big-wave crew, but for fun, loggable surf with warm water, July can deliver.