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.

In June, the surf conditions at this spot are generally small and inconsistent, with an average swell height of just 0.4m and a period of 7.6s, indicating weak, mostly knee-high waves. The most common swell directions are NNE (28.8% under 0.5m, 8.04% 0.5-1m) and N (5.33% under 0.5m, 2.73% 0.5-1m), but wave quality is compromised by frequent onshore winds from the E-SE sector, which dominate (E 26%, ESE 18.1% at 10-20kph). Only 13% of wind conditions are favorable, typically coming from the W-NW range, offering light offshore or cross-shore breezes. Larger waves (>1m) are rare (mostly under 0.5% occurrence), and ENE-E winds often blow at 10-30kph, creating choppy, weak surf. Overall, June is a low-season month here—best suited for beginners on small days or longboarders when winds align, but advanced surfers will find limited opportunities due to the lack of size and inconsistent winds.