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Conditions at La Rinconada in June
June: Maximum Winter Power
June brings the biggest average swell of the year at 7.2ft (2.2m), matched with a long 12.7s period. The winter storm track is fully lit, and South Pacific lows are generating energetic groundswells that push into northern Chile. WSW remains the lead swell direction at 30%, with SW close behind at 24.6%; noticeably, the W, WNW and NW sectors combine for over 16% of the spectrum, meaning La Rinconada sees more direct west energy in the water than in summer. This is powerful, heavy surf, with many waves in the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) class and the occasional 8ft+ (2.5m+) set. The catch is wind and rain: ideal offshore flow drops to 46%, and frontal N/NNW winds can chop the surface. Air temperatures sit at 12.3°C, water at 12.1°C and rainfall is at its annual peak near 6.2mm/day. Bring a hood and pick your windows between the fronts.
Average Spot conditions at La Rinconada in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Rinconada 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 La Rinconada for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Rinconada 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 La Rinconada.