Pools - surf spot statistics

The best months for surfing at Pools, United States, are typically from October through April, when swell activity is more consistent and wave quality is higher. During this period, ground swells make up a significant portion of the swell mix—particularly from November to February, where ground swell percentages reach up to 31%, combined with wind swells around 55-58%. Mean swell sizes hover around 0.9m, providing decent surfable waves, though conditions can be smaller in April (0.7m). Wind conditions are less favorable overall, with good winds only occurring about 30-36% of the time, but October stands out as the best wind month (36% good winds). The worst time to surf is from May to September, especially June through August, when no-swell conditions dominate (71-74%), swell size drops to 0.4-0.5m, and bad wind conditions peak at 86-93%. September marks a slight improvement with increasing ground swells (18%) and better wind odds (26% good winds), but consistency truly picks back up in October. If you're targeting the most reliable waves, focus on late fall through early spring, with October offering the rare combination of decent swell and the least hostile winds.

In April, Pools offers surfable but generally small conditions, with an average swell height of 0.7m and a decent period of 9.6s, indicating somewhat clean but mostly weaker swells. The most consistent waves come from the NNE and NNW directions, with 25.27% and 14.08% of waves in the 0.5-1m range, respectively, and occasional bigger sets up to 1.5-2m (though rare). Wind conditions are less than ideal, with only 31% of days providing favorable offshore or light cross-shore winds—predominantly from the NE to E directions, which can create clean faces when speeds stay below 20kph. However, ENE and E winds dominate (10-20kph range at 24.34% combined), often blowing onshore and causing choppiness. Expect smaller, softer waves best suited for beginners or longboarders, with the occasional waist-high+ day when NNE/NNW swells align with lighter winds. Windswell from E/ENE may add bumpy, weaker waves. Mid-sized NW pulses are infrequent but can offer better shape if winds cooperate. Patience and timing will be key for scoring cleaner sessions.