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10 Best Places to Surf in June

 

If you’re planning a surf trip in June, you’re in luck! This month offers some of the most consistent and high-quality surf conditions around the world. Based on our WaveFinder search engine, we’ve put together a list of the top surfing destinations in June with great waves, favorable winds, and reliable swell.

 

To find the best destinations, we used our WaveFinder search engine which filters all the best places to surf in the world!

 

 

1. Indonesia

Sumbawa Surf Indonesia
Yoyo’s by @kinisurfresort

Surfing Conditions for Indonesia in June

  • Suitable for: All levels
  • Average wave size: 5 feet
  • Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (95%)
  • Water temperature: 29°C (84°F)
  • Air temperature: 30°C (85°F)
  • Crowd: Heavy

 

Why Surf in Indonesia in June?

Indonesia is in prime surf season in June, fed by powerful southern ground swells that create incredibly consistent waves. Whether you’re heading to Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, or the Mentawai Islands, this is one of the best months to score perfect waves nearly every day.

Indonesia is pumping in June. From mellow beach breaks to hollow reef setups, there’s something for every surfer.

 

Read our complete surfing guide to Bali, Indonesia

 

 

 

2. Maldives

Maldives surf
Photo by @onmywaysoon

Surfing Conditions for the Maldives in June

  • Suitable for: Intermediate and advanced
  • Average wave size: 5 feet
  • Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (85%)
  • Water temperature: 29°C (84°F)
  • Air temperature: 28°C (82°F)
  • Crowd: Reasonable

 

Why Surf in the Maldives in June?

June is one of the best months to surf the Maldives. Southern swells consistently light up the atolls, bringing clean, powerful reef waves. You can score world-class surf near Male or explore less crowded spots on a private charter.

The Maldives come alive in June with perfect reef setups and solid, punchy waves.

 

Read our complete surfing guide to the Maldives

 

 

 

3. Fiji

Cloudbreak surf Fiji
Photo by Carlos Gama

Surfing Conditions for Fiji in June

  • Suitable for: Intermediate and advanced
  • Average wave size: 6 feet
  • Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (90%)
  • Water temperature: 27°C (81°F)
  • Air temperature: 25°C (77°F)
  • Crowd: Reasonable

 

Why Surf in Fiji in June?

June marks the start of Fiji’s prime surf season, with powerful swells lighting up spots like Cloudbreak, Restaurants, and Swimming Pools almost daily. It’s one of the most reliable months to score in Fiji.

Fiji is fully switched on in June, making it a world-class surf trip option.

 

Read our complete surfing guide to Fiji

 

 

 

 

4. Sri Lanka

Surf Sri Lanka

Surfing Conditions for Sri Lanka in June

  • Suitable for: All levels
  • Average wave size: 6 feet
  • Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (85%)
  • Water temperature: 29°C (84°F)
  • Air temperature: 28°C (82°F)
  • Crowd: Fairly crowded

 

Why Surf in Sri Lanka in June?

June is peak season on both Sri Lanka’s southern and eastern coasts. This is when winds, swell, and weather align for some of the best surf of the year, especially in Arugam Bay.

Sri Lanka offers perfect conditions and mellow point breaks for all levels in June.

 

Read our full surf guide to Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

 

 

 

5. Nicaragua

Playa Yanke surf Nicaragua
Photo by : @re_zeachild

Surfing Conditions for Nicaragua in June

  • Suitable for: All levels
  • Average wave size: 5 feet
  • Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (95%)
  • Water temperature: 29°C (84°F)
  • Air temperature: 29°C (84°F)
  • Crowd: Fairly crowded

 

Why Surf in Nicaragua in June?

Nicaragua is one of the most consistent surf destinations in the world, especially in June. The southern swells are rolling in and offshore winds blow nearly all day, every day.

June is prime time to score Nicaragua’s perfect waves with minimal flat spells.

 

Read our complete surfing guide to San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

 

 

 

6. Mexico

Scorpion Bay surf Mexico
Photo by Fillipo Maffei

Surfing Conditions for Mexico in June

  • Suitable for: All levels
  • Average wave size: 5 feet
  • Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (95%)
  • Water temperature: 27°C (81°F)
  • Air temperature: 28°C (82°F)
  • Crowd: Fairly crowded

 

Why Surf in Mexico in June?

Mexico is firing in June, thanks to the same powerful southern swells that hit Nicaragua and Costa Rica. From Puerto Escondido’s barrels to Sayulita’s friendly waves, the Pacific coast is wide open.

June is a great month to surf Mexico’s wide range of waves in perfect conditions.

 

Read our complete surfing guides to Sayulita, Puerto Escondido, Baja Sur and Baja North.

 

 

7. Costa Rica

Pavones surf costa rica
Photo by Surf Expedition

Surfing Conditions for Costa Rica in June

  • Suitable for: Intermediate and advanced
  • Average wave size: 5 feet
  • Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (95%)
  • Water temperature: 29°C (84°F)
  • Air temperature: 29°C (84°F)
  • Crowd: Fairly crowded

 

Why Surf in Costa Rica in June?

June is one of Costa Rica’s most consistent surf months. It’s the heart of the southern swell season, bringing steady waves to the Pacific coast.

Costa Rica’s beach breaks are pumping in June, perfect for intermediates and up.

 

Read our complete surfing guides to Santa Teresa, Tamarindo and Nosara

 

 

 

 

8. Tahiti, French Polynesia

Teahupoo surf
Photo by Matehau Tetopata

Surfing Conditions for Tahiti in June

  • Suitable for: Advanced surfers
  • Average wave size: 10 feet
  • Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (100%)
  • Water temperature: 25°C (77°F)
  • Air temperature: 25°C (77°F)
  • Crowd: Reasonable

 

Why Surf in Tahiti in June?

Tahiti is at its peak in June. Massive southern swells light up the island’s legendary reef breaks, including the world-famous Teahupo’o.

June is prime time for Teahupo’o’s monster waves and perfect reef setups.

 

Read our complete surfing guide to Tahiti. French Polynesia

 

 

 

 

9. El Salvador

Punta Roca surf El Salvador
Photo by @lizzerwhale

Surfing Conditions for El Salvador in June

  • Suitable for: Intermediate and advanced
  • Average wave size: 5 feet
  • Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (95%)
  • Water temperature: 29°C (84°F)
  • Air temperature: 29°C (84°F)
  • Crowd: Reasonable

 

Why Surf in El Salvador in June?

El Salvador is another great surfing destination in Cental America with numerous point breaks and many great right-hand waves. El Tunco, El Zonte, La Libertad and El Sunzal are a few of the many small surf towns that can be found in this charming country. While El Salvador might not be as convenient for beginners as Costa Rica and Nicaragua can be, experienced surfers will have a blast surfing epic waves like Punta Roca and K59.

 

Read our complete surfing guide to El Salvador

 

 

 

 

10. Peru

Chicama surf Peru
Photo by: @onmywaysoon

Surfing Conditions for Peru in June

  • Suitable for: Intermediate and advanced
  • Average wave size: 7 feet
  • Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (100%)
  • Water temperature: 20°C (68°F)
  • Air temperature: 20°C (68°F)
  • Crowd: Reasonable

 

Why Surf in Peru in June?

Peru is a surfing destination that usually flies under everyone’s radar when planning a surf trip. However, with Chicama, known as the longest wave in the world as its flagship surf spot, this country really should be on every surfer’s bucket list.

 

In June, surfing conditions in Peru are at their best with consistent swell, wind and weather. Regardless of where you go on the coast, you are almost guaranteed to score decent waves.

 

Read our complete surfing guides to Chicama and Huanchaco

 

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