First Point • Surf Spot Statistics

Best Surf Season (August - October)

As summer transitions into autumn, First Point hits its stride. The North Pacific high-pressure system settles in and the wave window shifts into the south/south-southwest quadrant, which lines up perfectly with the SSE-facing beach. Mean swell heights hover around 0.7-0.8m (2.5ft), but periods stay in the 12.5-13s range, meaning plenty of long-period, rideable lines. Ideal offshore winds occur 45-54% of the time, often thanks to early-morning north-northeast drainage flow before the sea breeze kicks in. This is the most consistent combination of swell angle and clean surface conditions all year.

Fair Surf Season (April - July and November)

Spring and early summer serve up southern-hemisphere groundswell with a good dose of SSW/SW energy, but the winds are trickier. Ideal wind percentages drop to 32-51% as the afternoon onshore flow becomes more dominant. November offers a brief return to winter-style northerly winds and a slight bump in W/WSW groundswell, but the swell direction is a little too west for maximum quality at First Point. Still, if you pick the right morning window, there are plenty of playful 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) shoulders.

Low Surf Season (December - March)

Winter is the least consistent season for quality surf at First Point. The North Pacific storm track is active and average wave heights actually hold around 0.8-0.9m (2.5-3ft), but the energy is dominated by W/WSW swells that do not match the south-facing orientation of the break. The good news is that offshore N/NNE/NW winds are most reliable (54-60% ideal), so on the occasional south-angled groundswell, First Point can be world-class. These winter swells are powerful and long-period, but windows tend to be brief and often accompanied by rain and colder water.