Conditions at Taghazout in September
September: The First Stirrings of Autumn
September is a quiet transition month that hints at the winter to come. The average swell height dips to 1.5m (4.9ft), but the period lifts back up to 10.1s - a sign that the North Atlantic is starting to wake up. The swell direction is still northerly: NNW 74.0%, NW 19.0%, WNW 2.0%. There is a touch more west in the mix than in July and August, and the longer period means the energy holds together better when it reaches the points.
Wind quality is 49% ideal, a slight improvement over the spring. The NNW trades are still robust (29.7%), but offshore easterly flows become more common (NE 4.0%, ENE 3.1%, E 3.1%, NNE 6.8%). Early mornings offer glassy, groomed surf, and the growing swell period starts to make the sand and point breaks more interesting.
Air temperatures are warm at 22.2°C (max 33.9°C), rain is minimal (0.19mm/day), and the sea is at its warmest, 18.4°C. As the month progresses, the swell size picks up and the autumn campaign begins.
Average Spot conditions at Taghazout in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Taghazout 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 Taghazout for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Taghazout 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 Taghazout.