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Conditions at Fitzroy Beach in September
September: Pumping Swell and the Spring Wind Gamble
September is the classic spring tease. The swell statistics still look wintry - 2.1m (7ft) average and 12.3s period, the longest of the year - with W and WNW energy peaking nicely. But the balance shifts toward wind roulette: offshore E/SE flow drops to just 16 percent, while the onshore W/NW quadrant becomes increasingly dominant. The result is a month where pumping groundswell can be sitting outside the beach, yet most sessions are blown out or lumpy. Patience is everything. The windows open when a departing low leaves behind high pressure and a crisp SE flow; those days can produce some of the most powerful, lined-up surf of the season. Water temp begins to recover at 13.8°C (57°F) and air temperatures slowly climb. Watch the synoptics closely, because September is a month of high ceiling but low hit-rate.
Average Spot conditions at Fitzroy Beach in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fitzroy Beach 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 Fitzroy Beach for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fitzroy Beach 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 Fitzroy Beach.