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Conditions at Punta Brava in September
September: The Wettest, Windiest Mire
September marks the low point of surf quality at Punta Brava. The average swell height is still 1.0m (3.3ft), powered by a longer-period 13.3s, and the SSW direction contributes 90.7% of the waves, with SW adding 9.3%. There are also a few more 1-1.5m (3.3-5ft) pulses, but the onshore winds reach their maximum intensity and frequency. WSW (22.6%) and W (25.8%) are the dominant wind directions, with WNW at 17.5% - all creating constant surface chop. Ideal wind conditions bottom out at just 15% of the time, making this one of the most frustrating months for surfers in Panama. Rain is at its highest with 10.34 mm/day, and the ITCZ sits almost directly overhead, spawning frequent tropical downpours and thunderstorm activity. The water stays warm at 28.3°C, but between the chop and the rain, September is best for working on your paddle endurance, not your board count.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Brava in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Brava 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 Punta Brava for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Brava 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 Punta Brava.