Conditions at Chickens in September
September: Consistency with Compromise
September remains in the surfable window but starts to show the first signs of the northeast monsoon's return. Average swell height is 1.1m (3.6ft) and average period is still solid at 8.4s. S swell remains the anchor at 18.9%, while SSE contributes 15.3% and SSW 14.3%; combined with SE, the ideal south sector provides just over half of the month's energy. WSW and W swells still add plenty of 3-4ft (1-1.5m) background energy, so there is almost always something riding the reef.
The wind, however, is less reliable. Ideal conditions slip to 39%, with W winds at 32.7% and WNW at 26.5%. When the flow becomes more WNW/NW, conditions improve dramatically, and with 8.4s periods those south pulses produce quality down-the-line surf. The wet season is at its peak with 6.02mm/day of rain, but tropical showers are often short-lived. Air temps 27.5°C, water 29.1°C.
Average Spot conditions at Chickens in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chickens 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 Chickens for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chickens 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 Chickens.