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Conditions at Shipwreck Bay in June
June: The Winter Machine Turns On
June is the start of the true low season at Shipwreck Bay. Average heights reach 7-8ft (2.3m) and period remains solidly long at 12.2s, as mid-latitude cyclones march across the Tasman Sea. The swell direction spreads out-SW at 28.5 percent, WSW at 10.5 percent and SSW at 8.5 percent-with a growing percentage from W and WNW, but north-quadrant swell still only totals about 5 percent. Ideal offshore wind plummets to 19 percent, and because N/NNW winds are common, the bay can be blown-out and difficult to read. The good winter days come in the wake of cold fronts, when S/SW winds blow offshore and the biggest westerly groundswell refracts into the cove. Water temp falls to 15.8°C and rainfall rises to 3.93mm/day; a 4/3 hooded suit is mandatory.
Average Spot conditions at Shipwreck Bay in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shipwreck 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 Shipwreck Bay for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shipwreck 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 Shipwreck Bay.