Conditions at Balangan in September
September: The Cleanest Peak of the Season
September is a masterclass in how good the dry season can be. The average swell remains a strong 6.6ft (2.0m) with a 14.3s period, and SSW swell dominates at 70.9%. Wave size is still substantial, with the 1.5-2m (5-6.6ft) range at roughly 42% and the 2-2.5m (6.6-8.2ft) range at another 34%. Meanwhile the wind becomes noticeably better-behaved: ESE (39.1%) and SE (32.5%) lead a broad easterly regime that pushes ideal wind up to 77%. Rain is minimal at 0.98 mm/day, air temperature sits at 25.8°C, and water temperature holds at 26.8°C. The result is Balangan at its most photogenic: solid size, long-period groundswell, and a high percentage of clean, lined-up waves.
Average Spot conditions at Balangan in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Balangan 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 Balangan for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Balangan 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 Balangan.