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Conditions at Saltburn in September
September: The Autumn Flicker
September is when the North Sea begins to stretch and yawn. Average swell height climbs back to 3.3ft (1.0m) and the period moves up to 6.7s. The wave rose shows a broader mix again: NNE remains dominant at 14.5%, with NNW (10.4%), N (8.0%) and NE (7.0%) all contributing. The first significant autumn lows start to generate longer-period pulses, and Saltburn can occasionally see 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) sets.
The wind regime swings back in the surfer's favour. SSW (11.1%), SW (12.4%) and S (8.3%) combine for an offshore total of around 38%, while NNW onshore flow is limited to 8.8%. You'll need less rubber now-water temp is still a warm 14.7°C and air averages 12.6°C-and the combination of increasing swell and clean southerly winds makes September the first truly reliable surf month since spring.
Average Spot conditions at Saltburn in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Saltburn 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 Saltburn for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Saltburn 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 Saltburn.