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Conditions at El Transito in September
September: More SW in the Mix, Rainier Skies
September serves up some of the best angled swell of the year. SSW accounts for 68.5% and SW jumps to 23.0%, giving the spot a near-perfect 93.3% of swell from the favorable SSW/SW/WSW quadrant. Average height holds at 4.3ft (1.3m), period sits at 13.2s, and the 4.9-6.6ft (1.5-2m) class remains present, especially from SW at 7.6%. The trade winds slacken significantly: ENE drops to 16.4%, and winds become more variable. Ideal wind remains solid at 60%, though onshore SW/WSW flow can sneak in during tropical waves. This is the wettest month with 9.56 mm/day of rain, and cloud cover is frequent. Water temp is warm at 29.3°C. September is powerful but a little more weather-dependent.
Average Spot conditions at El Transito in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Transito 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 Transito for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Transito 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 Transito.