Conditions at Faja dos Cubres in September
September: The Autumn Ignition
September is when the North Atlantic begins to stir again. Average swell height reaches 3.5-4ft (1.1-1.2m) and the period stretches to 9.2s, a subtle but important increase in both size and quality. The swell rose is led by WNW (10.9), NNW (10.8), W (10.1) and NW (10.0), with WSW (8.0), ENE (8.4) and NE (6.2) as secondary lobes. The north sector is now dominant enough to make the fajã feel alive after the summer slumber.
Wind is reasonably cooperative: 20 percent of the time conditions are ideal for surfing. NNW (9.3), NE (7.9), SW (8.4) and WSW (7.9) share the rose, so while there are onshore days, the offshore south-southwest flow still delivers frequent clean windows. Water temperature remains a balmy 22.6°C and air averages 21.9°C. Early-season 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) NW groundswell days are possible, making September one of the hidden gems of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Faja dos Cubres in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Faja dos Cubres 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 Faja dos Cubres for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Faja dos Cubres 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 Faja dos Cubres.