Conditions at Sunset Beach in June
June: Summer Doldrums Settle In
By June, the North Pacific High has taken charge. Average swell height drops to about 5.5ft (1.7m) with a short-period 8.2 seconds. The swell rose is almost entirely ENE (54.7%) and E (28.0%), with essentially no N/NW/WNW energy reaching Sunset. This is classic trade-wind swell - small, angled and lacking power. The wind is locked into the trades as well - ENE 48.1%, E 44.9% - and ideal offshore wind windows bottom out at 13%. Water temperature is 25.6°C, air averages 25.2°C, and precipitation is a mere 0.96 mm/day. Longboard time.
Average Spot conditions at Sunset Beach in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sunset Beach during June. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Sunset Beach for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sunset Beach for June. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Sunset Beach.