Conditions at Mizata in September
September: Peak Tropical Swell and the Autumn Slugfest
September is often the biggest, stormiest month of the year in the Eastern Pacific. The average swell height stays at 1.4m (4.5ft) and the period is a powerful 13.0s, with an important directional shift: SSW drops slightly to 73.1%, but SW jumps to 16.2% and WSW appears at 1.8%. These westerly-tilted swells are the fingerprint of tropical cyclones and monsoon trough pulses near the equator. The surf is often strong and the larger sets can reach 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m), especially during tropical storms. The trade-off is the weather: rainfall tops out at 8.14 mm/day, the sky is frequently overcast, and ideal wind drops to 54%. Water temps remain warm at 29.9°C. For experienced surfers who can read the squall lines, this is a month of serious consequences; for the casual surfer, patience is key.
Average Spot conditions at Mizata in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mizata 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 Mizata for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mizata 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 Mizata.