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Conditions at El Paso in September
September: Spring Swell With a Silver Lining
September continues the big-swell pattern at El Paso, with the average wave height still at 1.9m (6ft) and period at 12.9s. The direction mix shows 73% SSW and 19% S, giving the beach a slightly more southerly, more open exposure. Around 60% of waves fall in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, so plenty of power remains as the Southern Hemisphere storm season begins to wind down.
Wind quality remains poor, with only 1% ideal offshore flow. S and SSW winds dominate, but the SW component strengthens to 16% - the most onshore-west slant of the winter. That makes wave faces a bit wobblier and the lineup more shifty. Still, September sees the first hints of spring weather, with water temp at 15.2°C and air temps starting to climb slightly. When the wind flips to NE/E, the long-period SSW swell produces excellent, hollow peaks at El Paso.
Average Spot conditions at El Paso in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Paso 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 El Paso for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Paso 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 El Paso.