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Conditions at Pulpos in September
September: Solid Swell, Constant South Wind
September is a transition month that still thinks it is winter. Average swell height remains at around 6ft (1.8m), average period is 12.9s, and the S component reaches its annual maximum at 18.6 percent while SSW contributes 73.3 percent. The 6-8ft (2-2.5m) and 5-6ft (1.5-2m) bands stay well represented, so Pulpos continues to attract solid Southern Ocean groundswell.
The wind finally begins to shift, but not enough if you are looking for clean conditions. S is now 38.9 percent of the wind rose, SSW 37.7 percent, and SW 15.7 percent, with stronger 10-20kph episodes from both SSW at 18.3 percent and SW at 10.0 percent. Ideal offshore wind remains at just 1 percent. Air temperature is 16.8°C, water temperature is 15.2°C, and there is almost no rainfall. The odd bigger clean swell can still sneak through, especially after a cold front passes and the pressure gradient relaxes offshore.
Average Spot conditions at Pulpos in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pulpos 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 Pulpos for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pulpos 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 Pulpos.