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Conditions at Ciruelo in September
September: Maximum Swell Potential, Minimum Clean Windows
September is the peak of the rainy season and the low point of Ciruelo's consistency curve. There is no shortage of wave height or period - 1.1m (3.6ft) average with a 13.5s period - and the swell direction is almost perfectly from the SSW at 97.3%. The ocean is sending powerful, long-period waves toward this stretch of Panama all month; it is the wind that ruins the party.
Ideal surfing winds fall to 53%, while onshore SW and WSW directions combine for just over 33% and stronger 20-30kph SW events are more frequent. Heavy rain at 11.60mm/day, warm air at 26.7°C and water at 28.7°C round out a humid, wind-affected picture. Occasional tropical or late-season southern pulses can still produce a memorable day, but you will need luck and an early alarm.
Average Spot conditions at Ciruelo in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ciruelo 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 Ciruelo for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ciruelo 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 Ciruelo.