Conditions at Cat Bay in June
June: Big Swell, Onshore Curse
June is when winter lowers the boom on Cat Bay. Average swell height holds at 1.5m (4.9ft), but the wave period remains a powerful 12.4s. Swell directions show a pronounced westerly push: SW at 35.2%, WSW at 18.2%, W at 7.7%, and WNW/NW/NNW collectively near 14.6%. There is plenty of size and potential, but ideal surfing percentages crash to 21%. Winds are dominated by NNW at 23.2%, aided and abetted by NW at 10.3% and WNW at 8.8%, all blowing straight onshore into the bay. Water temperature drops to 14.5°C and precipitation averages 2.46 mm/day, adding to the winter grimness. Surfable days are rare, fleeting and often tide-dependent.
Average Spot conditions at Cat Bay in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cat Bay 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 Cat Bay for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cat Bay 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 Cat Bay.