Conditions at Bakio in September
September: The Sleeper Month
September is where Bakio begins to wake up, and it is often the pick of the shoulder season. The average swell height rises to 1.2m (4ft) with a healthier 10.3s period, and the quality distribution improves noticeably. NW remains the engine at 51.8 percent, with 16.2 percent in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) class, 20 percent in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class and 10.2 percent in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class. NNW adds 19.6 percent and WNW adds 13.0 percent, creating plenty of swell direction for the spot. Ideal offshore wind jumps to 26 percent, and while NE/ENE winds are still common, the southerly sector from S, SSW and SSE becomes much more regular than in mid-summer. Water temperature is warm at 20.9°C, air averages 19.5°C and rainfall is 2.33mm/day. As autumn low pressure starts to form in the North Atlantic, Bakio delivers increasingly consistent and organized surf.
Average Spot conditions at Bakio in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bakio 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 Bakio for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bakio 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 Bakio.