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.

August at this surf spot tends to offer small, manageable waves with an average swell height of 0.5m and a period of 7.2s, indicating slow, soft waves best suited for beginners or longboarders. The majority of swell comes from the NNE (32.6% at 0-0.5m, 8.1% at 0.5-1m), providing weak but rideable waves when combined with periods over 7s. However, larger waves are rare—only 0.27% of NNE swells reach 1-1.5m, and virtually none exceed that. Wind conditions are mostly unfavorable, with only 9% of winds being ideal for surfing. The dominant winds blow from the E and ENE (25.97% and 12.2% at 10-20kph, respectively), often creating onshore chop that further deteriorates wave quality. Light offshore winds (NW, NNW) occur infrequently (0.35% and 0.36% at 10-20kph) and may briefly improve conditions. Overall, expect small, mushy waves with frequent wind interference, making August a low-performance month here. Patience and flexibility will be key—session windows are narrow, focusing on early mornings or rare wind shifts.