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Conditions at Palmeira in September
September: The Ocean Wakes Up
September is the start of the build. The average swell increases to 1.6m (5ft), period improves to 9.2s, and the direction begins to return to a more favorable mix: NNE 62%, N 15% and NNW 10%. Sets are still modest but punchier, and the larger 1.5-2m (5-7ft) class represents nearly 30% of the distribution. Wind remains borderline, with NE 33%, NNE 31%, and ideal offshore conditions 26% of the time. This is a solid shoulder-season month: warm water (27.0°C), high air temps (26.4°C), and enough lingering NW groundswell to make the best offshore days very fun.
Average Spot conditions at Palmeira in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Palmeira 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 Palmeira for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Palmeira 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 Palmeira.