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Conditions at Playitas in June
June: Maximum Southern Swell Machine
June delivers the biggest average swell of the year at 1.4m (4.5ft), with a long period of 13.8s. The distribution is chunky: about 70 percent 3-5ft (1-1.5m), 25 percent 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m), and a little over 1 percent in the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) range. The SW/SSW split shows a healthy mix of 79 percent SSW and 21 percent SW, feeding the break from slightly different angles. However, the green season is in full force, with 7.80mm/day of rainfall and winds that frequently blow from the S/SW/WSW onshore quadrant. Ideal winds are just 22 percent. At 29.0°C water and 26.0°C air, it is warm and humid; pick dropping tides and light-wind windows.
Average Spot conditions at Playitas in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playitas 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 Playitas for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playitas 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 Playitas.