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.

August: Trades Peak, Swell Slightly Better

August sees the highest wind ideal percentage of the year (58%), with NNE (45.2%) and N (29.4%) blowing like clockwork. Average swell height is 1.5 m with period 8.0 s. Swell direction is N (51.5%) and NNE (35.5%), with a small increase in NNW (12.8%). Still no SW quadrant energy. The consistent offshore winds mean the ocean is polished, but the short period keeps the waves average and punchy at best. The 1–1.5 m range dominates (27% from N, 13.1% from NNE), providing some fun-sized surf for those willing to fight the summer crowds. August is the best summer month due to the wind reliability, but don't expect any pumping conditions. The rare exception is a tropical swell or a faraway southern hemi groundswell, which can bring long-period waves from the south, but these are exceptional.