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Conditions at Playa Norte in September
September: Swell on the Wane, Wind on the Blow
September continues to pump swell into the region, with an average height of 1.9m (6.2ft) and a period of 12.9 seconds. The directional spread is slightly more defined, with SSW at 73% and S at 19%, leaving less SW influence. But the South Pacific High remains locked in, driving S/SSW winds that collectively blow 76.6% of the time. Ideal offshore flow is at just 1%. Air temps are a cool 16.8°C, water sits at 15.2°C, and rainfall is a negligible 0.04 mm/day. It is a month of high potential if you can hunt down shelter from the wind.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Norte in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Norte 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 Norte for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Norte 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 Norte.