Conditions at Bude in September
September: The Atlantic Wakes Up
September is the transition month that often delivers the best quality-to-size ratio of the year at Bude. Average swell rises to 4ft (1.3m), the period stretches to 8.8 seconds, and W (34.4%) plus WSW (22.7%) directions retake control. More importantly, the percentage of 1-2m waves jumps as the first strong autumn lows begin rolling off North America. The ocean is still warm from summer - water temperature is 16.5°C - so you can score solid, powerful surf without the violent winter wind. Ideal offshore wind occurs 25% of the time, and the wind rose is more balanced than in summer, offering cleaner windows. Average air temperature is 14.7°C and rainfall is 2.72mm/day. September is prime time for serious, rippable W/WSW groundswell before the chaos of late autumn arrives.
Average Spot conditions at Bude in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bude 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 Bude for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bude 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 Bude.