Conditions at Larido in September
September: Autumn's First Pulse
September is the bridge between summer doldrums and the winter season. The average wave height returns to 1.0m (3ft), and more importantly, the average period lengthens to 8.8s. The WNW remains the dominant swell direction at 32.5%, followed by NW at 23.7% and W at 14.9%, and there's a clear increase in the 1.5-2m (5-6ft) class compared to high summer. Wind conditions are a bright spot: NNE (17.3%) and NE (16.0%) combine for a strong offshore signal, giving an ideal-surf percentage of 40%. Water temperature is still pleasant at 16.3°C, while air cools to 17.8°C and rainfall ticks up to 2.26mm/day. It's a month of renewing hope as longer-period WNW swells become more frequent and the crowds begin to thin for the fall push.
Average Spot conditions at Larido in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Larido 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 Larido for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Larido 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 Larido.