Conditions at Santa Cruz in June
June: Small but Proud Summer Surf
June marks the first full month of summer flatness at Santa Cruz. Average swell height drops to 4.9ft (1.5m) and the period falls to 9.2s. Directionally, the swell is remarkably consistent with the exposure - NNW (40.5%), NW (32.0%), WNW (17.4%) and W (4.4%) account for more than 94% of observations - but the energy is mostly short-period windswell generated by the North Atlantic trades rather than powerful distant storms. Expect waist-to-chest high lines that can be fun on a shortboard when the wind lays down.
The wind is the bigger issue. Ideal surf conditions are just 6%, with NNW winds blowing 44.3% and N winds another 15.8% of the time. The dry season is in full swing: precipitation is only 0.38 mm/day, air temperature averages 18.9°C (min 12.0°C, max 31.9°C) and water temperature reaches 17.3°C. Summer surfers will need to sacrifice sleep and catch the dawn glass-off before the thermal north-northwesterly kicks in.
Average Spot conditions at Santa Cruz in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz.