Conditions at Praia do Norte in June
June: High Pressure, Low Energy
June is the beginning of the summer lull at Praia do Norte. The average swell height slips to 1.4m (4-5ft) and the average period is only 9.3 seconds, placing the surf in the average, punchy, rideable category but lacking real power. Swell direction is heavily NW, with 41.2% from that angle, followed by WNW at 24.1% and NNW at 23.9%. These are mostly shorter-period, locally generated windswells rather than true Atlantic groundswells.
Wind is the main culprit. The Azores High strengthens and the northerly wind regime takes over completely: NNW blows 52.4% of the time, with NW at 10.8% and WNW at 6.7%. Ideal surfing wind drops to only 14%, meaning most days are bumpy or cross-offshore at best. Water temperature reaches 17.8°C and rain is rare with just 0.47 mm/day. June is for small-wave equipment and flexible expectations.
Average Spot conditions at Praia do Norte in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia do Norte 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 Praia do Norte for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia do Norte 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 Praia do Norte.