Razo - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (October - March)

The heart of the North Atlantic winter delivers the goods at Razo from October through March. Powerful extratropical cyclones track across the Atlantic, generating consistent, long-period swell from the NW and WNW quadrants that fire straight into this NNW-facing beach. Average swell heights climb above 2.5m, often pushing into the pumping (1.5-2.5m) and massive (>2.5m) ranges, with average periods of 11-13s that produce powerful, well-structured waves. The frequency of offshore winds from the S, SSW, and SW peaks during these months, with ideal conditions occurring 25-31% of the time—the highest of the year. These are the months when Razo truly shines, offering world-class waves when the stars align.

Fair Surf Season (April - May, September)

As winter loosens its grip, the energy dials down but still provides plenty of rideable waves. April and May see average swell heights drop to 1.9-2.4m with shorter periods around 9.8-10.7s, producing fun to solid conditions. The offshore wind window remains active but narrows, with ideal conditions around 20-21% of the time. Meanwhile, September marks the onset of the autumn transition: the first strong storms of the season begin to stir the Atlantic, lifting average swell heights back to 1.9m and periods to 10.2s. Ideal wind odds climb to 25%, setting the stage for the approaching peak season.

Low Surf Season (June - August)

Summer is the quietest period at Razo. The Azores High dominates, suppressing storm activity and leaving the beach with predominantly small, weak swell. Average heights hover around 1.5-1.6m and periods dip to 8.5-9.0s, producing mostly small to fun-sized waves. Northerly and northeasterly winds prevail—often onshore or side-onshore—reducing the quality further. Ideal offshore wind conditions drop to just 15-18%. While there are still occasional rideable waves, especially with a morning S or SSW breeze, it is definitely the low season for dedicated surf sessions.

February: Consistent Winter Momentum

February maintains the high-energy winter pattern, with an average swell of 3.2m and period of 12.7s. The swell direction remains heavily weighted toward WNW (8.8%), NW (8.8%), and NNW (6.5%), ensuring a steady supply of clean, powerful lines. Wave heights are again substantial—over half the waves are above 1.5m. Offshore wind blows 26% of the time, led by SSW (13.7%) and SW (10.1%), with S (7.3%) also contributing. The trade-off is that onshore winds from the NE (12.3%) and ENE (9.7%) can sometimes spoil a session. Overall, February delivers nearly identical quality to January, with a slight dip in ideal wind frequency. For the dedicated surfer, it’s still prime time.