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Conditions at Waitpinga in September
September: Late-Winter Gold
September keeps the energy high as the Southern Ocean storm track lingers over the Bight. Average swell is 5ft (1.5m), equal to August, and the period remains 12.2s. The direction mix is nearly a perfect SSW/SW split - SSW 39.8%, SW 38.1% - with WSW 7.6% and S 5.8%. The result is a well-rounded, powerful swell window. The 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range is the core, but there is plenty of 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) and a healthy 4.6% in the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) class.
Wind is still favourable enough, with ideal conditions 25% of the time. NNW contributes 8.5%, and the N/NNE/NE flow adds another 16%, but the spring transition is starting to bring more WSW and WNW crosswinds. The frequent cold fronts that drive this late-winter energy also mean rain around 1.75mm/day. Water temp is a cold 14.3°C and air is 13.0°C, so the conditions remain wintry - but the surf quality is outstanding. September is a hidden gem for those who know the right wind forecasts.
Average Spot conditions at Waitpinga in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Waitpinga 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 Waitpinga for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Waitpinga 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 Waitpinga.