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Conditions at Saunton Sands in September
September: The First Autumn Pulse
September is where the yearly cycle starts turning back in Saunton's favour. Average swell height climbs back to 4.3ft (1.3m), and period lengthens slightly to 8.8 seconds. W swell still leads at 34.4%, with WSW at 22.7%, but there is a noticeable increase in 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) waves as Atlantic lows become more active. Water remains warm at 16.6°C, air averages 14.7°C, and rain totals rise modestly to 2.7mm/day. Ideal offshore wind is back to 21%, and early autumn systems often bring cooler NW/N winds behind them, which can groom the swell into clean, walled peaks. September delivers the best combination of warm water, building swell and improving offshore consistency since spring - a sleeper month at this beach.
Average Spot conditions at Saunton Sands in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Saunton Sands 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 Saunton Sands for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Saunton Sands 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 Saunton Sands.