The Streets - surf spot statistics

The Streets in the United States offers varying surf conditions throughout the year, with the best months typically being September through December. During this period, ground swell percentages increase significantly, peaking in September at 22%, while wind swell remains consistent or slightly elevated. Swell sizes also improve, averaging around 0.7–0.9m, providing more surfable waves. Wind conditions remain challenging year-round, with good wind days rare (10–18%), but late fall and early winter (November–December) see a slight improvement. The worst conditions occur in summer (June–August), where no-swell days dominate (52–61%), and swell size drops to 0.5m. Early spring (March) also shows decent ground swell (16%) but suffers from consistently poor wind conditions (85% bad). For the most reliable surf, target September–December when ground swells are stronger and swell size is more favorable, though always be prepared for tough wind conditions regardless of season.

August at The Streets offers generally small but rideable conditions, with an average swell height of 0.5m and a decent period of 8.5s. The swell is predominantly from the east (E and ENE directions), accounting for over 70% of the waves, with the majority falling in the 0-1.5m range. While larger swells (1.5m+) are rare, they occasionally provide more powerful sessions, though these make up less than 1% of the conditions. Wind quality is inconsistent, with only 12% of days offering ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds (mostly from the west or northwest). Unfortunately, onshore easterly winds are more common, often blowing in the 10-30kph range, which can create choppy or less clean waves. Advanced surfers might find some fun, fast sections on the better days, but overall, expect mostly small, wind-affected waves with occasional clean pockets when the wind cooperates. It’s not a high-performance month, but patience and timing can still yield a few quality sessions.