Conditions at Maroubra in September
September: Spring Mix and Window Watching
September is a true transition month. The average swell holds at 1.6m (5ft), the period drops to 9.0s, and ideal winds sit at a still-respectable 34 percent. Swell direction remains southern-heavy with SSE (18 percent) and S (16 percent), but NE (9 percent) and ENE (9 percent) energy is back in the mix, bringing a shorter-period component. Winds become more variable: NNW leads with 12 percent, W follows with 9 percent, S with 8 percent, WSW with 8 percent and NW with 7 percent. The result is a mix of winter groundswell and fresh spring breezes, with some world-class days and some bumpy sea-breeze afternoons. Air temp averages 16.3°C, water is 18.5°C, and rain is low at 1.68mm/day. Look for dawn patrol sessions and exposed sandbar peaks.
Average Spot conditions at Maroubra in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Maroubra 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 Maroubra for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Maroubra 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 Maroubra.