Conditions at Kanyakumari in September
September: The Monsoon Relents
September marks the beginning of the southwest monsoon retreat, though it still feels like the low season. Ideal conditions are only 7%, and winds remain heavy from W (54.6%) and WNW (35.4%). Swell size averages 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) with an 11.2s period and a direction still biased toward SW (38.3%) and SSW (27.6%), though S (7.6%) starts to creep back in. Water temperature is 26.2°C, air 26.9°C, and rainfall is 4.62mm/day. The ocean is still lumpy and wind-affected, but the trend is your friend: the frequency of lighter NW/NNW offshore winds begins to increase, hinting at the cleaner months ahead.
Average Spot conditions at Kanyakumari in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kanyakumari 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 Kanyakumari for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kanyakumari 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 Kanyakumari.