Conditions at Esposende in June
June: Summer Lull Begins
June marks the real summer lull at Esposende. Average swell height falls to 1.5m (5ft) and the average period is just 9.2s, so most surf is short-period NW windswell rather than true groundswell. The swell rose still shows strong NW (32.3%), NNW (26.3%) and WNW (23.3%) direction, but the heights are concentrated in the 0.5m to 2m range with very few waves over 2.5m.
Wind quality takes a big hit. The ideal wind percentage is only 20%, while NNW winds explode to 34.7% and NW adds 15.6%. The persistent summer nortada creates choppy, windblown conditions for much of the day, especially south-facing stretches. Still, there are occasional clean mornings with small, rippable waves when the wind drops overnight and the remaining WNW swell lines grind over the sandbars. Water temp reaches 16.9°C and air averages 18.6°C, so a 3/2 wetsuit is comfortable. June is a grovel month - bring a high-performance shortboard or a fish and pick your windows carefully.
Average Spot conditions at Esposende in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Esposende 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 Esposende for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Esposende 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 Esposende.