Conditions at Verdicio in September
September: Autumn Flicker
September is when Verdicio starts to wake from its summer slumber. The average swell increases to 1.1m (3.6ft) and the average period stretches back to 10.2s. The swell direction is as good as any month: NW at 45.5%, NNW at 31.1% and WNW at 6.0%. More importantly, the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class becomes much more prominent, with NW contributing 16.4% and NNW 10.5%, plus a meaningful 7.1% of 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) waves from the NW.
The wind also begins to cooperate more often, with ideal offshore flow around 28% of the time. E/ENE winds still dominate, but the first real autumn weather systems bring cleaner windows and better surf. Air temperatures average 18.3°C, rainfall starts to increase at 1.86 mm/day, and the water remains warm at 19.0°C. September is an excellent transition month for surfers looking for more power without winter crowds.
Average Spot conditions at Verdicio in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Verdicio 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 Verdicio for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Verdicio 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 Verdicio.