Conditions at Papoa in June
June: The Summer Onshore Pattern Locks In
June is where Papoa's low season begins in earnest. The average swell height slips to 1.6m (5ft) and the average period falls to 9.2s - a far cry from the powerful long-period swells of winter. The swell direction still reads beautifully, with NNW at 38.9%, NW at 30.5% and WNW at 17.5% combining for nearly 87% of the incoming wave energy, but much of that energy is short-period windswell rather than true groundswell.
Conditions are compromised by a very dominant NNW wind at 44.3%, pushing the total onshore sector toward 74%. Ideal offshore wind only happens about 8% of the time, so surf sessions are often a battle against bump. Dry weather takes full control, with just 0.47mm/day of rain, air temperatures near 18.3°C and water warming to 17.7°C. It is a perfect month for a beach day, but not for serious Papoa surf.
Average Spot conditions at Papoa in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Papoa 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 Papoa for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Papoa 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 Papoa.