Conditions at Sochi in September
September: The First Stirrings of Autumn
September marks a subtle turning point. Average surf height is still only 1-2ft (0.4m), but the period stretches slightly to 4.4s and ideal wind frequency improves to 11%. The swell rose is dominated by WNW (25.7%) and W (25.0%), with NW at 15.6%; the favorable S/SSW/SW/WSW sector is still minor at around 17%. That said, the first autumn lows begin to brush the Black Sea, and the increased pressure gradient can produce slightly more organized 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) windswell, especially in the second half of the month. Winds are mixed: NW (12.2%), WNW (11.5%), SE (10.5%) and SSE (10.2%), so clean windows mostly occur in the early morning or when a N/NE breeze lines up behind a front. Water temperature is still warm at 24.0°C, air averages 19.3°C, and rainfall picks up to 3.59mm/day. It is not yet surf season, but the trend is your friend.
Average Spot conditions at Sochi in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sochi 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 Sochi for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sochi 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 Sochi.