Americas Brazil
Itacaré
Rainforest on one side, surf on the other.
BEST WAVES THIS MONTH
Where to surf in June.
June is prime time in the Indian Ocean and on the Pacific coast of Mexico and Central America. Northern Atlantic coasts get small and friendly, which suits beginners. Southern-hemisphere coasts head into winter with colder water and bigger surf.
41 of our 108 destinations list June in their suggested season; 26 of those usually have water at 25°C or warmer.
BEGINNER
Refine this list ↗Learning in June.
Size ranges a learner can use, and a season that suits it.
Americas 
Americas Panama
Playa Venao
One long bay, three levels.
Americas USA
Malibu
The right-hand wave that defined a coast.
| Place | Offshore swell | Water | Wetsuit | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itacaré | 1.1 m · 9 s · E | 27°C | Boardshorts | 11 km/h S |
| Playa Venao | 1.2 m · 14 s · SW | 29°C | Boardshorts | 4 km/h W |
| Malibu | 0.9 m · 14 s · SW | 18°C | 3/2 mm full suit | 6 km/h SE |
| Santa Catalina | 1.1 m · 14 s · SW | 29°C | Boardshorts | 7 km/h W |
| San Juan del Sur | 1.3 m · 14 s · SW | 29°C | Boardshorts | 21 km/h NE |
| Phuket | 0.8 m · 7 s · W | 30°C | Boardshorts | 18 km/h W |
INTERMEDIATE
Refine this list ↗Progressing in June.
More days with real size, without constantly being over your head.
Asia Lombok, Indonesia
Kuta Lombok
Boat-access reefs and empty bays, east of Bali.
Asia West Sumatra, Indonesia
Mentawai Islands
The benchmark for perfect tropical reef waves.
Americas Oaxaca, Mexico
Puerto Escondido
The Mexican Pipeline, and a gentle point next door.
| Place | Offshore swell | Water | Wetsuit | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuta Lombok | 1.8 m · 15 s · S | 27°C | Boardshorts | 20 km/h SE |
| Mentawai Islands | 1.9 m · 14 s · SW | 30°C | Boardshorts | 12 km/h SE |
| Puerto Escondido | 1.8 m · 14 s · S | 30°C | Boardshorts | 15 km/h NW |
| Canggu | 2.0 m · 15 s · S | 27°C | Boardshorts | 21 km/h SE |
| Lobitos | 1.7 m · 14 s · S | 18°C | 3/2 mm full suit | 18 km/h SE |
| Huanchaco | 1.8 m · 12 s · S | 18°C | 3/2 mm full suit | 16 km/h S |
ADVANCED
Refine this list ↗Charging in June.
The most days with size and long-period swell.
Africa South Africa
Jeffreys Bay
One of the world's great right-hand points.
Oceania French Polynesia
Tahiti
Heavy reef passes and black-sand beaches.
Oceania Western Australia
Margaret River
Raw Indian Ocean power and world-class wine.
| Place | Offshore swell | Water | Wetsuit | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffreys Bay | 2.7 m · 12 s · SW | 18°C | 3/2 mm full suit | 21 km/h W |
| Tahiti | 2.2 m · 13 s · S | 28°C | Boardshorts | 18 km/h E |
| Margaret River | 3.4 m · 14 s · SW | 21°C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit | 23 km/h W |
| Uluwatu | 2.0 m · 15 s · S | 27°C | Boardshorts | 21 km/h SE |
| Canggu | 2.0 m · 15 s · S | 27°C | Boardshorts | 21 km/h SE |
| Mentawai Islands | 1.9 m · 14 s · SW | 30°C | Boardshorts | 12 km/h SE |
Rankings combine ERA5 open-ocean data (2015–2024) with our suggested seasons. They describe typical months, not this year's surf, and sheltered spots can be much smaller than the figures here. How this works.