Conditions at Espinho in June
June: Summer Lows and Northwest Groundswell
June is the first month of summer's low-energy pattern at Espinho. Average swell height falls to 3.3ft (1.0m), and the period drops to 9.3s, meaning most waves are short-period and average, punchy on the good tide but often lacking push. The direction split is heavily northwesterly: WNW 44.0%, NW 38.2%, and W 12.2%. The summer fetch associated with the Azores High and steady NW winds generates modest swell, with the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range making up the vast majority of surf.
Wind is the main limiting factor. Ideal surfing conditions occur only 15% of the time. The thermal northerly is now in full effect, with NNW wind at 40.8% and NW at 13.0%, producing persistent onshore/cross-shore texture. The rare easterly or southeast wind days, often triggered by a weak low in the Gulf of Cadiz, can offer fun, clean peaks and are well worth chasing. Air temperatures are warmer at 18.5°C, water temperature is 17.1°C, and rainfall drops to just 0.97 mm/day. Summer crowds start to build, so grab the high-quality windows when they appear.
Average Spot conditions at Espinho in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Espinho 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 Espinho for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Espinho 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 Espinho.