Conditions at Tiruchendur in September
September: Late Monsoon Lull
September is the tail end of the southwest monsoon, but the statistics still look summer-like. S (60%) and SSW (37%) swell dominates, with an average period of 11.8s and an average height of 1.0m (3ft). Winds are again predominantly from the SW (44%) and WSW (22%), though the intensity eases slightly. The ideal offshore W/NW window stays at 22 percent, but the frequency of strong 30-40kph SW winds is beginning to decline. This makes September a month of moderate potential: decent long-period swell, small but rippable, and the occasional clean morning if the land breeze takes over. As the month progresses, you'll start to see the first hints of east in the swell charts, a sign the northeast monsoon is around the corner. Water temperature is 27.1°C and rainfall picks toward 3.3mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Tiruchendur in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tiruchendur 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 Tiruchendur for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tiruchendur 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 Tiruchendur.