Revolcadero • Surf Spot Statistics

Best Surf Season (March - May and October - November)

Revolcadero's south-facing open-Pacific exposure is all about southern-hemisphere groundswell and eastern Pacific tropical energy, so the year is shaped by those sources rather than the usual North Pacific winter gales. The most reliable all-round windows come in spring and autumn. From March to May, SSW and SW swells switch on, with average wave heights climbing from around 3.5ft (1.1m) to 4-5ft (1.3m), periods stretching to 13.7-14.2s, and most waves falling into the fun 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. By April and May, an increasing share of 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) energy appears. October and November are just as valuable because the surf stays respectable while ideal offshore/north-wind reliability builds back to 55-60% after the rainy season.

Fair Surf Season (June - September)

This is the biggest and most energetic part of the year, with average swell heights reaching 4-5ft (1.3-1.4m) and long-period S/SSW/SW pulses rolling in. However, the wet season and tropical cyclone climatology introduce a major trade-off: ideal wind percentages drop to 40-49%, rain squalls become common, and afternoon cross-shore/onshore breezes frequently chop up the surface. When a clean dawn window or a well-timed tropical pulse aligns, the trade-off is worth it - Revolcadero can be pumping, heavy and firing.

Low Surf Season (December - February)

Mid-winter is the small-but-clean season. Average swell heights fall back to around 3ft (0.9m), and while periods stay in the long 13.1-13.4s range, most of the energy is concentrated in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) class. The compensation is excellent weather and wind: dry skies, warm water temperatures around 28-29°C, and ideal wind conditions 56-60% of the time. It is the best season for longboarding, cruising and working on small-wave technique rather than chasing heavy hollow waves.