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.

October: Major Swell Return

October sees a dramatic ramp-up in surf energy. Average swell height jumps to 2.5m with a period of 11.2s, producing powerful, long-period waves. The swell direction is heavily weighted toward NW (15.3%), WNW (14.5%), and NNW (10.9%)—all ideal for Razo’s exposure. The offshore wind window expands to 30% of the time, with SSW (15.8%), SW (11.0%), and S (9.5%) providing clean conditions. Compared to summer, onshore NE (12.6%) and NNE (7.7%) winds are less dominant. October is the start of the prime season; expect pumping sessions when the synoptic setup aligns.