Conditions at Gaukendi Bridge in September
September: Westerly Swells Increase, Winds Turn Sour
September marks a subtle shift in the Indian Ocean as the monsoon begins its slow retreat. The average swell height drops slightly to 1.6m (5-6ft) with a period of 11.0s, while the swell direction starts to show more west in it - although still dominated by SSE (46%) and S (37%). Only 14% of the energy comes from SSW-SW-W, which is an improvement over August but still not ideal. The wind story is rough: ideal offshore wind plummets to 20%, with WSW (15%), W (12%), and SW (12%) blowing onshore for most of the month. This creates messy, lumpy conditions despite the healthy swell. Water temp is 29.1°C, air temps cool slightly to 27.4°C, and precipitation is the year's highest at 5.95 mm/day. When a strong northern wind event pushes into the atoll, expect a few memorable sessions, but they will be rare. Patience is key in September.
Average Spot conditions at Gaukendi Bridge in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Gaukendi Bridge 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 Gaukendi Bridge for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Gaukendi Bridge 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 Gaukendi Bridge.