Conditions at Mikado in September
September: Still Solid, Starting to Blink
September keeps the southwest monsoon running, but with a slight loss of power. Average wave height drops to 1.3m (4.3ft), period remains long at 11.5 seconds, and ideal wind is a solid 52%. The swell rose is again dominated by S (25.3%), SSW (34.3%), SW (21.0%), and WSW (11.1%), with no eastern swell yet. The wind continues to favor W (26.1%), WSW (20.0%), and WNW (17.8%) - offshore and clean for Mikado. It is still best season, with plenty of 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) ridable surf, but the very biggest pulses begin to thin out compared to July and August. As the monsoon transitions, occasional flat spells can appear between swells. Water 29.1°C, air 27.6°C, rainfall 6.63mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Mikado in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mikado 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 Mikado for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mikado 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 Mikado.