Conditions at La Torche in September
September: The Atlantic Stirs Back to Life
September is the turning point. Average swell height rises to 4ft (1.2m) and periods stretch back to 9.9 seconds, inching toward the long-period category. W at 30 percent and WNW at 28 percent remain dominant, with WSW adding 13 percent, and there is a noticeable increase in 1.5-2m and even 2-2.5m swell compared to mid-summer. More importantly, ideal offshore winds reach 22 percent, the highest percentage of the year, as early autumn highs build over Europe and the Atlantic begins to energize. Water is still warm at 17.0°C and air is pleasant at 16.1°C. September can deliver late-season groundswell with clean easterlies - a magic formula at La Torche. This is arguably the best quality-to-crowd trade-off of the year.
Average Spot conditions at La Torche in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Torche 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 La Torche for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Torche 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 La Torche.