Conditions at Ouakam in June
June: The Arrival of the Summer Lull
June marks the beginning of the true low season. Average swell height slides to 1.4m (4.6ft) and the period drops to 8.9s, signalling a transition to more locally generated windswell. The swell direction becomes more mixed - while NNW still leads with 60.8%, the NW sector expands to 30.2% and there is a noticeable 6.7% from the WNW. On the wind side, the offshore N/NNE flow is almost absent, with most winds coming from the NW (24.6%), NNW (29.2%) and W (11.2%) - all of which create an onshore or cross-shore component on this southwest-facing beach. Water temperature jumps to 25.6°C and the air warms to a pleasant 24.8°C. For surfers, this is a month for grovel boards and patience, with only the occasional morning window when the wind goes light or offshore.
Average Spot conditions at Ouakam in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ouakam 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 Ouakam for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ouakam 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 Ouakam.