Conditions at Hoddevika in September
September: Autumn Awakens
September is the bridge from summer lull to autumn power. The average swell height jumps to 1.3m (4.3ft) and the average period to 9.3s, telling the story that the North Atlantic is switching back on. Swell energy is increasingly directional from the W and NNW - W 14.6%, NNW 14.8%, WSW 12.6%, WNW 11.7% - with the optimal W/WNW/NW/NNW window around 52%. The first true groundswells of the season start filling in, producing clean, chest-overhead sets when the period climbs into the 10-12s range.
Wind conditions become more favorable for surf quality. SSW (15.9%) and S (10.2%) are dominant, but ideal offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE flow occurs 20% of the time, and the weather is still warm enough to be pleasant. Air temperatures average 11.7°C, water temperature remains an inviting 14.0°C, and rainfall picks up to 6.23mm/day. September surf at Hoddevika combines rising energy with the last decent water warmth of the year - a golden window for locals and travellers alike.
Average Spot conditions at Hoddevika in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hoddevika 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 Hoddevika for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hoddevika 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 Hoddevika.