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.

September: Transition Month, Quality Over Power

September marks the start of the swell transition. Average height inching up to 1.3m but period lengthening to 10.1s – a sign that the North Atlantic is waking up. Swell direction shows a healthy mix: NNW 35.2%, NW 35.1%, and WNW 14.5%. This variety often brings overlapping swells and better shape. The wind is at its most balanced: N winds are only 7.0%, and the S to W quadrant contributes heavily (SW 6.3%, WSW 8.1%, W 9.6%, WNW 11.8%). Ideal wind conditions reach 23% – the highest of the year. This means more frequent windows of offshore breezes. The surf is not big (mostly 1–1.5m), but get a long-period NW swell with a light SW wind, and Ngor Rights lights up with clean, hollow peaks. September is often a sleeper month for quality sessions.