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.

September: Autumn Arrives with Better Period

September signals the return of longer-period swell (9.8 s average) while heights remain modest at 1.4 m. Wind ideal percentage is an excellent 66%, with NNE (36.4%), NE (22.5%), and N (19.5%) dominating. Swell direction: N (39.6%) and NNW (38.2%) dominate, with 18.4% from NNE. The SW quadrant remains absent. The longer period brings more power to the north wrap, making the waves punchier than summer. When a westerly groundswell starts to show up (very small, <0.1% from W), the quality jumps significantly. Most days you’ll find solid, rideable waves in the 1–1.5 m range, with occasional firing sets if a storm brushes the Azores. September is the start of the fair to good season, as the ocean wakes up.