Conditions at Areia Branca in June
June: The Doldrums Take Hold
June is when the summer slump settles over Areia Branca. The average swell height falls to 5ft (1.5m), the period drops into the 9-second range, and the swell becomes overwhelmingly NNW at 40.5 percent, with a major NW component at 32.0 percent. These are mostly short-period, locally generated sea breeze pulses rather than true groundswell, so the surf is punchy and often crumbly. Areia Branca can still pick up chest-high lines, but it takes the right sandbank and the right time of day to really work.
The wind is the bigger problem. Ideal offshore wind occurs just 9 percent of the time, while NNW wind dominates a staggering 50.5 percent of the month. That is persistent cross-onshore flow, and it makes most afternoons lumpy. Air temps are mild at 18.3°C, rainfall is minimal at 0.47 mm/day, and water temperature has warmed to 17.3°C. The best chance for surf is early morning, before the sea breeze kicks in, on a smaller NW swell with an E land breeze.
Average Spot conditions at Areia Branca in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Areia Branca 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 Areia Branca for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Areia Branca 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 Areia Branca.