Right Point - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (October - March)

The North Atlantic winter machine fires on all cylinders from October through March, delivering the largest and most consistent swell window for Right Point. Average wave heights hover between 1.4m and 1.7m with periods routinely reaching 8.3 to 8.7 seconds, often pushing into the powerful long period territory. The prevailing low-pressure systems spinning off the coast generate ample ESE through SE swell that wraps directly into the point. Meanwhile, the dominant high-pressure ridge over the interior funnels frequent offshore WNW to NW winds, keeping the wave face clean and groomed. This is prime time—when the combination of size, period, and offshore flow aligns, Right Point transforms into a rippable, sometimes pumping, left-hander.

Fair Surf Season (April - May & September)

Spring and early autumn serve as transition periods. In April and May, the swell trains begin to weaken—averaging 1.2-1.4m with periods dropping into the 7.7-8.4s range—but offshore wind days remain decent, especially from the W and WNW. September sees a resurgence as autumn storms start to stir the North Atlantic; average heights climb back to 1.2m and periods stretch to 8.5s. While the waves are less consistent and often smaller, the window of clean conditions can still produce fun, groveling sessions when a modest groundswell coincides with a westerly breeze.

Low Surf Season (June - August)

Summer brings the highest percentage of ideal offshore winds (47-59% of the time, predominantly from SW to W), but at the expense of swell. Average wave heights drop to a meager 1.0-1.1m and periods shorten to 7.2-7.7s. The dominant swell directions shift strongly toward S and SSW, which are less favorable for Right Point. While the wind may be glassy, the waves rarely exceed knee‑ to waist‑high, making it a small, fun-sized period best suited for longboards or grovelers. Occasional pulses from tropical systems can break the monotony, but overall, summer is a waiting game for serious surfers.

March: The Last Gasp of Winter

March is the tail end of the prime surf season. Average swell height drops slightly to 1.6m, but the period holds at 8.7s. Swell directions shift: SSW remains the top contributor (16.0%), while S and SE combined account for 19.7%—still plenty of wrap-around energy for the point. However, the wind ideal percentage falls to 39%, as spring systems bring more variability. Offshore flow from WNW (10.2%) and NW (9.9%) is still common, but onshore SE winds start to creep up (3.6%). When a strong low stalls off Nova Scotia, Right Point can see firing 1.5-2m waves with that crisp, offshore texture. It's a month of transition—good swells are still there, but you'll need to pick your windows carefully.