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Conditions at Minutes in September
September: Autumn's Swell Gauge Starts to Rise
September is the comeback month and the start of fair-to-good surf. The average swell height moves up to 1.2m (3.9ft) and the period lengthens to 8.5s, signaling the return of more organized Atlantic energy. The preferred E/ESE/SE swell quadrant accounts for about 27% of the wave rose, with SE and SSE active as tropical systems and early autumn extratropical lows begin to travel farther north. If the remnants of a hurricane line up just right, this exposed east-facing spot can see its first real groundswell of the season.
Wind consistency is also strong: ideal offshore flow is reported 61% of the time, with WSW through NW giving plenty of clean windows. Water temperature peaks at 14.8°C, the warmest of the year, while air temps average 16.3°C. Precipitation starts to pick up again at 3.18 mm/day. This is one of the more balanced months for combining size, direction and comfortable conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Minutes in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Minutes 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 Minutes for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Minutes 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 Minutes.