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Conditions at Playa Grande in June
June: Rainy-Season Rhythm and South-Southwest Punch
June is all about southern-hemisphere groundswell. The average period holds at a solid 13.8s and the average swell height is 1.4m (4-5ft). SSW is still the primary swell direction at 64.1%, but SW jumps to 25.1% - the closest to Playa Grande's ideal WSW window so far. This added westerly component helps improve wave shape and allows the swell to connect better with the west-facing sandbars.
Wind remains rideable with 65% ideal conditions. ENE, E, and ESE flow are common, but the stronger trade winds of the dry season are fading. Daily rainfall averages 6.30mm, mostly falling in convective afternoon storms, and the water sits at a warm 29.0°C. The setup favors dawn patrol: tropical sun, clean offshore breeze, and waist-to-head-high southern groundswell wrapping into the bay. June is not the marquee month at Playa Grande, but it is far from flat.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Grande in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Grande 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 Playa Grande for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Grande 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 Playa Grande.