Punta del Confital - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (October – March)

The North Atlantic winter machine fuels the best chance for quality surf at Punta del Confital. While the dominant swell direction is from the north – far from ideal for this SW-facing reef – a slight uptick in W and WSW energy, combined with the highest average wave heights (1.7–1.8 m) and longest periods (11.4–12.6 s), means that when a storm tracks far enough south or west, we see long-period groundswell sneaking around the island. North-northeast winds – offshore for this spot – prevail during these months, keeping the surface glassy. The catch: ideal swell angles remain rare, so expect a highly conditional but potentially pumping lineup when the stars align.

Fair Surf Season (April – June & September)

During spring and early autumn, the trade winds lock in with consistent northeast flow, providing clean offshore conditions over 44–66% of the time. Swell heights moderate to 1.4–1.7 m, but wave periods drop into the 8.4–10.7 s range, limiting power. The north swell still dominates, with almost no SW component. This is a time for fun-sized, rippable waves on the better days, but don't expect any XL perfection. The window for a proper SW groundswell is very narrow; most of the time you'll be groveling on shorter-period wrap.

Low Surf Season (July – August)

Summer brings the most reliable offshore winds – N and NNE blow over 70% of the time – but the swell flattens out. Average heights hover around 1.5–1.6 m and periods drop to a sluggish 7.6–8.0 s, producing weak, fat waves with little push. The swell direction is almost exclusively from the N and NNE, meaning the wave angle is wrong for Confital's preferred SW exposure. Expect small, groveling conditions most days; when the wind shifts SW it turns choppy and messy. This is the quietest period, best left for a flat spell or a trip to the north coast.

April: Tradewind Regime Takes Hold

April marks a clear shift: average swell height drops to 1.7 m and period to 10.7 s. The NNE wind strengthens to 29.1% of the time, and N adds 19.9%, making offshore conditions the norm (44% ideal). Swell direction is still overwhelmingly N (25.8%) and NNW (45.4%), with minimal SW contribution (0.5% total). The wave period decline means less power and more average, punchy surf. With the trades locked in, the surface is usually clean, but the lack of westerly energy keeps the waves from reaching their full potential. Expect solid, fun-sized sets in the 1–2 m range, occasionally pumping if a late-season storm sends a longer-period pulse. Wind speeds are moderate (10–30 kph), so the lineup stays crisp for morning sessions.