Conditions at Croyde in September
September: Autumn Grit Starts to Build
September is a genuine turning point at Croyde. The average swell rises to 4.3ft (1.3m), average period lengthens to 8.8s, and the westerly component remains strong, with W at 34.4% and WSW at 22.7%. The mix includes more SW and WNW energy too, so the sandbar starts to see more consistent, better-defined swell lines. Wind, however, is still summery enough to be problematic: the onshore SW-W-WNW sector totals about 38%, while the offshore NE-ENE-E-ESE sector is around 20%; ideal surf wind is 12%. Early autumn Atlantic lows are less organized than winter ones, but they often bring clean 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) pulses with lighter post-frontal winds. Water temp is still pleasant at 16.6°C, air averages 14.7°C, and rainfall is moderate at 2.72 mm/day. As the Azores High begins to retreat, Croyde's winter personality starts to reveal itself.
Average Spot conditions at Croyde in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Croyde 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 Croyde for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Croyde 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 Croyde.