Conditions at Barley Cove in September
September: Golden Shoulder Season
September is a genuine shoulder month and often one of the best combinations of size and cooperation. Average swell rises to 6.2ft (1.9m), period to 9.9s, and ideal wind is still 26 percent. The north Atlantic is waking up: extratropical storms become more frequent, and the first significant south and southwest swells of the season begin to show. The S and SSW share of the wave rose is now substantial, and the wind distribution is nicely mixed, with NW and NNW providing offshore windows under post-frontal high pressure. This is the month when you can surf 1.5-2m (5-6ft) waves with 10s period and clean conditions while the water is still warm from summer - 15.1°C. Air averages 14.6°C and rain is increasing, but September is a golden month for south-facing corners in Ireland.
Average Spot conditions at Barley Cove in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barley Cove 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 Barley Cove for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barley Cove 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 Barley Cove.