Conditions at Albufeira in September
September: The Atlantic Begins to Stir
September is the bridge back to surf season. Average height is still small at 0.6m (2ft), but the average period climbs to 8.6s and ideal wind improves to 17%. The dominant height classes are 0-0.5m and 0.5-1m, but W (23.4%) and WNW (22.6%) are now accompanied by more SW energy (4.6%) and a healthier SSE/SE component. The S/SW window reaches around 8.5%, with occasional 1-1.5m (3-5ft) pulses from SW. Winds are predominantly NNW (23.8%) and NW (12.7%), so offshore days remain frequent. Water is still warm at 19.9°C, air averages 21.9°C, and moderate rains (0.75mm/day) signal change. It is the first month where early North Atlantic gales can produce surprise sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Albufeira in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Albufeira 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 Albufeira for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Albufeira 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 Albufeira.