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Conditions at Burleigh Heads in September
September: Chunky But Short-Period Spring Swell
September is a transitional month where the surf stays rideable but the quality drops from the winter peak. Average swell height is 0.9m (3ft), average period falls to 7.8s, and ideal wind decreases to 29%. More importantly, the swell direction shifts north: NNE (12.7%), NE (11.5%) and ENE (12.8%) feed more true NE window energy, while E (20.7%), ESE (17.2%) and SE (15.1%) maintain the eastern background.
The wind, however, starts to become a problem again. NNW (16.2%), NW (9.9%), N (5.8%) and NNE (6.3%) bring warm, bumpy onshore flow to a north-east facing beach. The dry spring pattern means little rain (1.20 mm/day), with air temperatures at 20.0 C (68 F) and water at 20.7 C (69 F). This is a month for chasing the dawn offshore SW-W windows before the sea breeze ruins the shape.
Average Spot conditions at Burleigh Heads in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Burleigh Heads during September. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Burleigh Heads for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Burleigh Heads for September. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Burleigh Heads.