Conditions at Praia Azul in September
September: Autumn's First Whisper
September is the most exciting transition month at Praia Azul. The average swell height climbs back to 5-6ft (1.5-1.6m) and the period lifts to 10.4s, signaling that the Atlantic storm engine is finally waking up. Swell directions are still skewed toward NW, WNW and NNW, but the energy is more organized and the first true long-period pulses from distant gales are possible. The wind odds improve significantly: ideal offshore flow jumps to 29%, and although NNW is still the top wind direction, the easterly quadrant becomes more dependable. Water temperature remains warm at 16.7°C, air temps are pleasant at 19.2°C, and rainfall is moderate. When the first big low tracks across the North Atlantic with a light ENE/ESE wind, September can sneak in a session that feels like winter.
Average Spot conditions at Praia Azul in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia Azul 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 Praia Azul for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia Azul 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 Praia Azul.