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Conditions at El Faro in September
September: Peak Size and the Wildcard Swell
September is the largest month on average, with swell height climbing to 1.5m (5ft), though the period eases slightly to 12.9s. The wave rose is led by SSW at 65.1%, with S at 21.5% and SW at 10.9%. This month also has the biggest share of 6-8ft (2-2.5m) energy at 4.7%, making the heaviest swell of the year a real possibility when tropical cyclones align. Ideal wind remains limited at 43%, and September is the wettest month with 7.65 mm/day of rainfall. Water temp stays hot at 29.7°C, and the air is warm and sticky with an average of 26.3°C. The combination of strong southern hemisphere groundswell and tropical storm swell can produce extraordinary, heavy waves at El Faro, but usually with stormy winds and rain. This is a month for serious surfers willing to read the tropical forecast and accept the chaos.
Average Spot conditions at El Faro in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Faro 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 El Faro for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Faro 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 El Faro.