Oscar Point - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (March)

March stands out as the most favorable month at Oscar Point, offering a rare combination of solid swell and the highest likelihood of offshore winds. The South Pacific storm track delivers a steady diet of SSW and SW groundswells averaging 1.6m with a long period of 13.5s, providing powerful, well-shaped lines off the southern reef. While winds are dominantly onshore from the S-SSW direction, a slight uptick in N to NNE breezes occurs 6% of the time, cleaning up the faces and creating momentary windows of perfection. This is the month to watch for short-lived but epic sessions when the stars align.

Fair Surf Season (February, April, November)

These shoulder months offer a mixed bag. February sees similar swell quality to March (1.5m, 13.1s) with 4% offshore wind chances, making it a decent backup. April boasts the largest average swell of the year at 1.7m and a deep 13.6s period, but ideal wind drops to 2%, so waves often arrive with a lumpy, onshore texture from the prevailing S-SSW airflow. November still pumps consistent SSW swell (1.6m, 13.0s) but offshore wind is virtually non-existent (0%), limiting quality to early mornings when the seabreeze hasn't kicked in.

Low Surf Season (May - October, December - January)

This extended period is dominated by strong, persistent onshore winds from the south and southwest, blowing directly into this SSW-facing beach. From May through October, average swell heights reach their annual peak (1.8-1.9m) with periods of 12.8-13.6s – the Southern Hemisphere winter roars to life. However, ideal offshore wind occurs less than 1% of the time, meaning the vast majority of days are characterized by choppy, wind-affected conditions (WSW swell is minimal, but onshore winds shred the wave face). December and January see slightly smaller swell (1.4-1.5m) and wind patterns that are only marginally better – a rare N or NNE breeze may appear 1% of the time, but typically the onshore flow wins. For the dedicated surfer, patience and a sharp eye on high-pressure systems that can bring light north winds are essential; otherwise, the spot remains a high-performance challenge only when nature cooperates.

September: Swell Still Pumping, Wind Still Onshore

September sees the swell height hold at 1.9m with a 12.9s period. Swell is 73.3% from SSW and 18.6% from S – still solidly winter. Wave heights in the 1.5-2.5m range are common. Offshore wind remains at 0%. Winds are S (38.9%), SSW (37.7%), and SW (15.7%), with 18.3% of SSW at 10-20kph. The transition from winter to spring begins, but the wind patterns are stubborn. The swell energy is still high, but the surface is often chopped up by the persistent south wind. A few days with weak high-pressure cells over the Andes can produce light north winds for a few hours, but these are rare. Overall, it's a month of raw power and rough conditions.