Conditions at Padang Padang in September
September: The Perfect Storm of Clean and Powerful
September is the sweet spot of the season. The swell is still serious - 6-7ft (1.8-2.1m) average at 14.3s, with 41.8% of waves in the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) range and another 34.4% in the 6-8ft (2-2.5m) range - but the wind turns even cleaner. Ideal offshore wind jumps to a superb 77%, the best of the whole south swell season. The trades have eased slightly from July/August, with ESE (39.1%), SE (32.5%) and SSE (12.9%) over the region, leaving mostly smooth, groomed faces. Swell direction is heavily tilted to SSW (70.9%), which wraps beautifully into the break. Rain is minimal at 0.98mm/day, water sits at a fresh 26.8°C, and air temperatures hover around 25.8°C. September combines the power of the dry season with the cleanliness of the trade wind shift - a magical recipe for Padang Padang.
Average Spot conditions at Padang Padang in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Padang Padang 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 Padang Padang for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Padang Padang 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 Padang Padang.