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.

February at this surf spot offers generally small to medium-sized waves, with an average swell height of 0.9m and a decent period of 9.9s, suggesting relatively clean and organized conditions. The most consistent swells arrive from the N, NNE, and NNW directions, with the bulk of waves (over 50% of occurrences) falling in the 0.5–1.5m range. Larger waves (1.5–2.5m) are less common but possible, mostly from NNW, NNE, and NE swells. Wind conditions are mixed—only 32% of the time are they ideal for surfing, typically when lighter (under 20kph) and offshore. However, ENE and E winds dominate, often blowing 10–30kph, which can create choppy or cross-shore conditions. If you time it right, mid-period NNW or NNE swells with lighter winds can provide the best sessions, but expect variable conditions with occasional blown-out days.