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Playa Las Bovedas • Statistics for September

Conditions at Playa Las Bovedas in September

September: Wet Season Power Building

September is the wettest month on average at 8.03 mm/day, and tropical weather systems in the Pacific often send pulse-y SSW swell toward the Panamanian coast. The average swell height is 1.6ft (0.5m), the average period is 10.7s, and the SSW direction accounts for 98.8% of the distribution. Notably, 37.2% of waves sit in the 1.6-3.3ft (0.5-1m) range, with a trace of 3.3-4.9ft (1-1.5m) energy - the biggest waves in the data. Ideal offshore wind remains high at 19%, with WNW (13.1%) and NW (20.3%) leading the way. Expect warm, humid 26.9°C air, 29.2°C water, and intermittent downpours. If you time the rain bands between showers, you can find some of the year's best groveling waves.

Average Spot conditions at Playa Las Bovedas in September

Swell history for September

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for September

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Las Bovedas 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 Playa Las Bovedas for your next trip in September.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Las Bovedas 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 Playa Las Bovedas.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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