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.

June: Small Swell, Variable Winds

June sees a marked decline in swell energy: average 1.4m and period 8.9s. The swell direction becomes more westerly, with NNW at 60.8%, NW at 30.2%, and WNW at 6.7%. This mix still hits Ngor Rights but with less consistency and power. The wind regime undergoes a dramatic shift – N winds weaken to just 7.5%, while NW and NNW winds (onshore) account for 48.3%. Importantly, the S to SW quadrant becomes more active: SSW through W winds total over 22%, with many in the 10–20kph range. This explains the 4% ideal wind rating. While the surf is generally small and weak, the cleaner conditions on a SW wind day can turn the 1–1.5m waves into fun, rippable lines. Best for loggers and midsize thrusters.