Conditions at Paunch in September
September: The Autumn Lull Hits Bottom
September is the beginning of the lowest-energy window at Paunch. Average swell height bottoms out at 2.3ft (0.7m) and the period sinks to 7.4s. NE still contributes 87% of the waves, but much of it is weak: 17.4% of all swells are under 1.5ft (0.5m) and 55.1% are only 2-3ft (0.5-1m). Ideal offshore winds fall to 64%, the second-lowest of the year, as the trade flow weakens and the ITCZ brings more variable, often southerly winds. Rain remains heavy at 8.33 mm/day, air temps average 25.2°C, and water temperature is a warm 29.2°C. The surf is small and a little lumpy, better suited to a log or a foamy than a proper shortboard session.
Average Spot conditions at Paunch in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Paunch 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 Paunch for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Paunch 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 Paunch.