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Conditions at Playa Raya in September
September: Maximum Swell, Minimum Clean Surf
September is a month of excess and frustration. The wave rose is almost entirely SSW at 97.3%, with a long-period 13.5s average and around 51% of waves in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range. But ideal wind crashes to 41% - the second-lowest of the year - and the wind rose flips to WSW (16.9%), SW (16.3%), W (12.5%) and SSW (8.4%), none of which are the clean offshore flow Playa Raya needs. Rain reaches its annual peak at 11.60mm/day, air temp averages 26.7°C and water temp is 28.7°C. There will be plenty of water moving, but the surface is often lumpy and windblown. Only the most dedicated locals will find good sessions, usually in brief early-morning lulls.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Raya in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Raya 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 Raya for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Raya 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 Raya.