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Conditions at Chicama in September
September: Late-Winter, Calm Before the Change
September remains in the low-consistency category with ideal winds at 56 percent - the lowest of the year. The wind rose is nearly a dead heat between SSE (47.1%) and S (51.7%), and the 20-30kph trade wind class is still prominent. Swell is still very alive: 1.8m (6ft) average, 12.8-second period, and a bigger S component at 37.4 percent, with SSW at 59.8 percent. The stronger S influence can make the wrap into the point a little less efficient, adding inconsistency between sets.
Still, September is the hinge point before spring. The high pressure begins to lose its grip, and by the end of the month lighter wind days become more common. Water temperature bottoms out at 17.3°C, air temperature averages 19.6°C, and rainfall is minimal. Clean windows exist, but they require precise timing.
Average Spot conditions at Chicama in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chicama 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 Chicama for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chicama 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 Chicama.