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Conditions at Bantham in September
September: The Ocean Wakes Up
September is the bridge between summer lull and winter steel. The average swell height rises to 4ft (1.2m) and the period stretches back to 7.9s. Fresh energy appears in the form of enhanced WSW (28.2%), W (19.8%) and SW (12.2%) swells, with a few more sets in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range - a sign that the Atlantic storm track is waking up. Ideal wind returns to 18%, one of the better months. The dominant wind pattern is still westerly, but there are increasing windows of easterly and northeasterly flow as high pressure systems pass. The sea has now warmed to a balmy 16.1°C, air is 14.6°C, and rainfall is reasonable. This is a favourite month for many locals: you can count on rideable waves and a real chance of clean conditions, without winter's brutal chill.
Average Spot conditions at Bantham in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bantham 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 Bantham for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bantham 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 Bantham.