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Furadouro • Statistics for September

Conditions at Furadouro in September

September: First Spark of Autumn

September is when the ocean starts to stir. Average swell height climbs back to 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m), period lengthens to 10.4s, and the wave distribution begins to show more organized groundswell. Direction is split almost evenly between WNW 42.0% and NW 39.3%, with W at 11.5%. Ideal wind improves to 23% as the summer northerly regime loosens, with NNW down to 33.1%. Water temperature remains warm at 17.4°C, air temps average 19.2°C, and precipitation averages 1.92 mm/day. The first real Atlantic low of the season can deliver a surprise 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) day, so stay tuned.

Average Spot conditions at Furadouro in September

Swell history for September

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for September

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Furadouro 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 Furadouro for your next trip in September.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Furadouro 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 Furadouro.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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