Conditions at Cocal in September
September: Peak Energy, Wetter and Wilder
September is the wettest month of the year with 8.14mm/day of rain, and it shows in the chaotic atmosphere. The surf remains powerful: average height 1.4m (4.5ft), period 13.0s. SSW supplies 73.1% of the energy, but SW increases to 16.2% and WSW appears at 1.8%, reflecting a more westerly swell mix, often from East Pacific hurricanes. The percentage of 1.5-2m (5-6ft) waves is substantial, and 1.7% of SW swell reaches 2-2.5m (6-8ft). With ideal wind at 52% and water temp 29.9°C, expect occasional heavy, closing-out storms but some true stand-up barrels when the winds ease.
Average Spot conditions at Cocal in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cocal 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 Cocal for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cocal 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 Cocal.