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Conditions at Baked Beans in June
June: The Engine Roars
June brings the heart of the South African big-wave winter. Average swell jumps to 2.3m (7.5ft) and period reaches 12.4s, with SW now reigning at 26.2% and SSW close behind at 21.9%. A large portion of the swell arrives in the 2-2.5m range, and over-2.5m waves become more common. This is the kind of power that puts Baked Beans on alert. The catch is wind: ideal offshore flow drops to just 17% in June, the lowest of the year. NNW, N, NNE and NE winds, all onshore or cross-onshore at this spot, combine for over 27%, while strong W/SW frontal winds often accompany new swell. You need to pick the morning slots between fronts or wait for the pressure gradient to ease and a S-SSW offshore breeze to groom the lines. Air temps average 16.4°C, water is 18.2°C, and precipitation is low at 0.76 mm/day, so winter here is dry, cool and potent.
Average Spot conditions at Baked Beans in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Baked Beans 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 Baked Beans for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Baked Beans 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 Baked Beans.