State's Avenue - surf spot statistics

State's Avenue generally experiences a mix of wind swells and ground swells throughout the year, with wind swells dominating the swell regime. The best months for surfing tend to be late summer and early fall, particularly September, which offers the highest percentage of ground swells (24%) and relatively better wind conditions (24% good winds). Swell size also peaks slightly in March and September (0.9m mean), though the difference is marginal compared to other months. Wind conditions remain challenging year-round, with the highest probability of favorable winds occurring from May to August (21-22%). However, even in these months, bad wind conditions still prevail most of the time. Ground swells are rare overall, only exceeding 10% in January, March, August, September, October, and December. If prioritizing quality over consistency, September stands out due to the higher ground swell contribution, slightly larger waves, and marginally better wind stats. Most other months see predominantly wind swells with small to average wave heights and frequent onshore winds, making conditions inconsistent and often suboptimal for high-performance surfing. Early fall provides the best balance, while winter and spring tend to be wind-affected and less reliable.

In May, State's Avenue offers generally small but rideable conditions with an average swell height of 0.8m and a decent period of 7.4s, providing some energy for fun-sized waves. The swell is predominantly from the ESE to SSE directions (about 55% of the time), with the majority of waves falling in the 0.5–1.5m range—ideal for intermediate surfers. However, larger swells (1.5m+) are infrequent (around 3%). Wind conditions are variable, with only 21% of the time being ideal (typically light offshore or sideshore winds from the NW to NE quadrants). Stronger onshore winds from the S to SW directions can occasionally degrade conditions, especially when paired with smaller swells. Overall, May delivers consistent but modest surf, best suited for those content with smaller waves and willing to time sessions around favorable wind windows.