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.

May at The Streets offers generally small but rideable conditions, with an average swell height of 0.7m and a decent period of 8.1s, indicating clean and manageable waves. The dominant swell direction is from the east and northeast, particularly ENE and E, which provide the best energy distribution—about 43% of waves fall in the 0.5-1.5m range from these directions. However, the majority of waves (over 60%) are under 1m, making it better for longboarding or beginners on smaller days. Wind conditions are hit-or-miss: only 13% of the time is it ideal (light offshore or cross-offshore), while moderate onshore winds (10-20kph) from the ESE, E, and SE are common, which can degrade wave quality. Stronger winds (20-30kph) occur around 20% of the time, further limiting good sessions. For advanced surfers, the occasional 1.5m+ ENE swells (1.2% of the time) paired with favorable winds could deliver quality waves, but patience and timing are key. Overall, expect small, playful conditions with occasional mid-sized pulses, but wind variability means scoring clean waves requires luck or strategic dawn patrols.