Conditions at Wedge in September
September: Transitional Spring Mix
Spring is a mixed bag at The Wedge. The average height remains at 1.8m (5.9ft) but the period has fallen to 9.6s, and ideal wind time drops to 36%. The wind distribution shows the increasing influence of SSW (15.9%) and S (10.2%) winds - not the offshore quadrant you'd prefer. Onshore NE/ENE winds still account for 23% of the total. Swell is a broad mix: S (19.4%), SSE (17.3%), SE (14.5%), ENE (13.7%), E (13.5%), ESE (12.5%). Periods are shorter, so the energy is less organized, but the Wedge can still turn on with a clean S swell and light westerly breeze. Water temp holds at 21.5°C, air warms to 20.4°C, and rainfall starts to climb at 1.86mm/day. Keep your expectations moderate.
Average Spot conditions at Wedge in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Wedge 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 Wedge for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Wedge 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 Wedge.