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Conditions at Playa Pelada in September
September: Big Swell, Fickle Wind
September still has plenty of ocean energy. The average height sits at 1.5m (5ft) and the period holds at 13.1s, with SSW at 66.7% and SW at 28.8% - essentially all swell is in the optimal window. The height distribution is top-heavy: the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class reaches about 40% and there is almost 4% of 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) energy. On paper this is a firing month.
The catch is wind. Ideal surfing conditions fall to 39%, the wettest month at 8.75mm/day, and the wind rose becomes much more evenly split, with stronger S, SW, W, and WNW components that can put a chop on the face. Wave quality will depend on picking the early trades or the windows between passing tropical waves. Water temp is 28.9°C and air temp cools slightly to 26.7°C.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Pelada in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Pelada 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 Pelada for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Pelada 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 Pelada.