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Mount Augustine Peak 32.4
#5251 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇺🇸 United States of America · Alaska · near Newhalen
Wind is the enemy here, peaks in October, thick rubber.
Beginner friendlyRemoteBeginner
Surf score32.4 /100
Surfable days66% of the year
Clean days0% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell1% period 11 s+
Typical size0.8 m 2.7 ft median
Water6°C a 6/5 with boots, gloves and hood
Best time to surf Mount Augustine Peak
The best time to surf Mount Augustine Peak is October, December. It rarely works. In October the water sits around 9°C, so pack a 6/5 with boots, gloves and hood, and the typical wave is 1.0 m. The nearest airport is ADQ (192 km) and the nearest town is Newhalen (92 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92% | 0% | 1.5 m | 1°C | 6/5 |
| Feb | 86% | 0% | 1.2 m | 1°C | 6/5 |
| Mar | 75% | 0% | 0.9 m | 0°C | 6/5 |
| Apr | 65% | 0% | 0.8 m | 1°C | 6/5 |
| May | 55% | 0% | 0.7 m | 5°C | 6/5 |
| Jun | 29% | 0% | 0.5 m | 9°C | 6/5 |
| Jul | 37% | 0% | 0.5 m | 11°C | 5/4 |
| Aug | 36% | 0% | 0.5 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Sep | 53% | 0% | 0.7 m | 11°C | 5/4 |
| Oct | 82% | 1% | 1.0 m | 9°C | 6/5 |
| Nov | 84% | 0% | 1.2 m | 6°C | 6/5 |
| Dec | 91% | 1% | 1.5 m | 3°C | 6/5 |
Why 32.4
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
19.4
Clean days 24%
0.0
Groundswell 12%
0.0
Season spread 10%
7.3
Wave size 8%
1.4
Water comfort 10%
0.0
Access 10%
3.5
The detail
Faces 30° with 44% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 38% of days. Mean peak period 6.2 s. Days over 3 m: 2%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 49%. Months that work: 9 of 12. Coordinates 59.406, -153.387 (OpenStreetMap).
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