Parking Lots - surf spot statistics

Parking Lots in the United States offers surfable conditions year-round, but the best months for consistent waves and favorable winds are typically from late fall through early spring. The prime window is between November and March, when ground swell and wind swell frequencies peak. During these months, ground swell averages 27-31%, wind swell hovers around 55-58%, and mean swell height stays at a respectable 0.9m. However, wind conditions are less ideal, with bad winds (onshore or cross-shore) dominating 74-77% of the time—requiring patience for clean sessions. October stands out slightly with marginally better wind stats (32% good winds), though swell size drops to 0.7m. Summer months (May-August) see a steep decline in surf quality, with no-swell days exceeding 70%, minimal swell heights (0.4-0.5m), and poor wind conditions (79-93% unfavorable). September and April serve as transitional periods—swell activity improves over summer but remains inconsistent. For committed surfers, the winter months deliver the most reliable waves, despite challenging winds, while summer is largely flat. Timing sessions around wind shifts or early mornings is key for maximizing conditions outside the peak season.

April at this spot offers surfable conditions with an average swell height of 0.7m and a decent period of 9.6s, providing some energy for riding. The dominant swell directions are NNE (peaking at 25.27% for 0.5-1m waves) and NNW (14.08% for 0.5-1m, 4.39% for 1-1.5m), contributing to consistent, though mostly small to medium-sized waves. Larger swells (1.5m+) are rare, occurring only around 2-3% of the time from N, NNE, and NNW. Wind conditions are less favorable, with only 27% of days offering ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds. The most problematic winds come from the E-ENE sector (14.24-10.10% at 10-20kph), often creating onshore chop. Surfers will find the best sessions when winds are light (0-10kph) or when NNW/NNE swells coincide with favorable wind angles, but overall, expect smaller, manageable waves with occasional mid-period pulses. Patience and timing will be key for scoring clean conditions.