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.

January: Deep-Water Power

January delivers some of the year's largest surf, averaging 2.2m at 13.4s. Swell comes almost exclusively from the W (21.5%) and WNW (40.7%) windows – a perfect trajectory to wrap into the SE-facing cove. Those 10-14s periods mean powerful, long-period lines that reel down the point. Offshore winds (N, NNE, NE, NW, NNW) blow 66% of the time, though the dominant NNE and NNW flow can add a slight cross to the takeoff. Light onshore from the SSE-S-SW sectors is present only about 15% of the time, so most days offer clean conditions. This is premium winter surfing.