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Conditions at Playa Langosta in September
September: Raw Power, Rough Edges
September is the most challenging month for surf quality at Playa Langosta, but not for lack of waves. The swell is actually at its prime: SSW contributes 66.7%, SW jumps to 28.8% - the highest SW share of the year - and average heights hit 1.5m (4.9ft) with periods of 13.1s. There is serious energy in the water. The problem is wind. The trades are essentially gone (NE+ENE only 14.7%), and the wind data is scattered across every quadrant, producing plenty of light onshore and cross-shore flow. Ideal-wind conditions crater to 51%, the lowest of the year. Rainfall peaks at 8.76mm/day, the air is warm and sticky, and the water stays at 28.9°C. This is a month for the die-hards who are willing to sit through rain squalls to score a standout SW swell.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Langosta in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Langosta 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 Playa Langosta for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Langosta 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 Playa Langosta.