Conditions at Refsnes in June
June: Long Days, Small Waves
By June, the North Atlantic has become quiet for Norwegian surf. Average swell height stays around 3-4ft (1.1m), but the average period drops to 6.6s, putting most waves into the short-period, choppy category. The ideal SSW-through-W window still contributes nearly 30 percent of the wave data, but the energy is mostly locally generated summer windswell rather than organized Atlantic groundswell.
Wind is the bigger challenge. Ideal offshore conditions occur only 12 percent of the time, with NNW winds dominating nearly 30 percent of the data and NW winds adding even more cross/onshore energy. Even a paddlable W/SW swell can be chopped up by afternoon summer breeze. Water temperature rises to 11.6°C, air averages 11.9°C and the long daylight hours make it possible to chase waves around the clock if something appears. Keep expectations low, bring a bigger board and wait for an early-morning ENE offshore before paddling out.
Average Spot conditions at Refsnes in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Refsnes 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 Refsnes for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Refsnes 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 Refsnes.