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Conditions at Betty's Bay in June
June: Winter Core - Big, Clean and Powerful
June is winter in full voice at Betty's Bay. Average swell height peaks at 9ft (2.8m) and the period is a solid 12.4s, putting it squarely in the powerful long-period class. The wind regime has swung dramatically in the surfer's favor: NNW (20.5%), NW (17.2%) and WNW (9.6%) combine for a high percentage of offshore flow, with ideal conditions 44% of the time. SW (20.2%) is the primary swell direction, but WSW (10.9%), W (2.9%) and SSW (7.9%) add the westerly muscle that makes the exposed southeast-facing reefs light up. Expect lots of 8-10ft (2.4-3.0m) groundswell, and don't be surprised by bigger days. The winter chill is real - air averages 14.8C, water drops to 15.6C, and precipitation increases to 3.49mm/day. Heavy rubber is mandatory, but the reward is some of the best, most consistent surf of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Betty's Bay in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Betty's Bay 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 Betty's Bay for your next trip in June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Betty's Bay 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 Betty's Bay.