Cave Rock • Statistics for June

June: The Heart of the Surf Season

June delivers the best conditions of the year at Cave Rock. The average swell height is 1.7m (5.6ft) and the period is a powerful 10.8s - the longest of the year. The wind blows from an ideal offshore direction a huge 55% of the time, making June the most consistent month for clean, face-glass surf. The wind rose is beautifully balanced between NE (10.2%) and NW-N-W-NW flow (W 5.2%, WNW 6.9%, NW 7.6%, NNW 11.2%), with S-SSW winds also present but less dominant. Swell direction is clearly dominated by S (24.8%) and SSE (18.9%), with a notable increase in SSW (3.8%) - the closest to the true optimal direction. Most swells sit in the 1.5-2m (4.9-6.6ft) and 2-2.5m (6.6-8.2ft) range, giving Cave Rock serious push and power. Water temp falls to 22.6°C, air to 20.7°C, and rainfall is minimal at 0.89mm/day. Cold fronts roll along the Southern Ocean, each one sending a pulse of long-period groundswell that wraps perfectly into the reef. If you are looking for the perfect day of the year, June is it.