Pleasure Point - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (October – March)

The heart of the North Pacific storm track swings directly into the window, unleashing a steady diet of medium-to-large WNW groundswells that wrap beautifully into the Cove. Average swell heights hover in the 1.7m to 2.2m range with periods consistently in the 12-14 second band – that's punchy, powerful surf that lights up the point. Offshore winds from the N, NW and NNW blow 60-65% of the time, grooming the lines into long, rippable walls. This is when Pleasure Point lives up to its name.

Fair Surf Season (April – June & September)

As the Aleutian low weakens, swell heights drop to 1.8m in April and taper to 1.6m by June. Periods shorten to 11-12 seconds, but the surf remains fun and grovel-worthy. Offshore wind reliability jumps to 70-82%, making for glassy mornings. September brings a slight re-awakening – average swell climbs back to 1.5m with periods of 12s and a 90% chance of clean offshore flow. It's a transitional sweet spot.

Low Surf Season (July – August)

The summer doldrums settle in. Average swell height bottoms out at 1.3m-1.4m with periods around 11s. Waves are predominantly small and weak – fun-sized at best, often needing a longboard. The trade-off is fantastic wind: 92-93% offshore (NW-WNW). While the point rarely goes flat, this is the time for groveling boards and patient paddles.

August: Smallest Swell, Best Wind

Average swell drops to 1.3m, the lowest of the year, with period 11.1s. Swell directions remain locked on WNW (58.0%) and W (27.3%). Most waves are 1-1.5m (63%) or smaller. But the wind is at its absolute best: 93% offshore. W (30.7%) and WNW (31.0%) are evenly split, with WSW (17.8%) also contributing clean conditions. Even the smallest groundswell gets groomed into perfect, peelable lines. Longboard heaven but a boar for the shortboard crew.