Conditions at Palplanche in September
September: Holding Pattern
September continues the winter swell train, though the period edges down slightly to 12.0s. Average wave height stays at around 2ft (0.6m), and SW swell only increases its stranglehold on the wave rose at 91.6%, with 80.6% of all energy in the 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) fun-size band. WSW contributes 4.9% and SSW 3.4%, giving the swell a slightly more westerly feel, which is good for Palplanche's NW exposure. The wind holds from the favourable S/SSW/SW quadrant with 90.4% of the total, though ideal time drops slightly to 23%. Water temp starts to warm again at 25.7°C, air temp rises to 25.0°C, and rainfall inches up to 1.70mm/day. Surf quality is still high, but the first signs of the seasonal switch are showing.
Average Spot conditions at Palplanche in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Palplanche 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 Palplanche for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Palplanche 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 Palplanche.