Conditions at Tavira in September
September: The Atlantic's First Breath
September is a transition month that leaves Tavira right at the edge of summer and autumn. Average swell height is still small at 1-2ft (0.5m), but the average period ticks back up to 5.8 seconds and the first hints of longer-period swells appear in the SW/WSW sectors. WSW still dominates at 22.2%, W at 16.7%, SE at 16.0% and SW at 9.0%. The SE influence is still strong, but the southwesterly window is starting to produce a few 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves. Wind is more balanced than summer: NNW offshore remains at 17.1%, while WSW onshore is at 13.4% and SW onshore at 10.3%. Water is still warm at 20.7°C, air averages 22.3°C and rain is limited to 0.69mm/day. Keep one eye on the weather charts; the first North Atlantic lows of the season are forming, and when they send a clean SW pulse with offshore winds, Tavira can suddenly turn on.
Average Spot conditions at Tavira in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tavira 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 Tavira for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tavira 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 Tavira.