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Conditions at First Point in September
September: The Sweet Spot of Swell and Wind
September is arguably the best month of the year at First Point. You get summer-like south-southwest groundswell combined with the first significant increase in offshore wind frequency. The average swell height is 0.8m (2.5ft), the period is a lengthy 12.6s, and the direction mix is nearly perfect: WSW (38.8%), SW (35.9%), and SSW (13.0%) dominate, leaving only 11.1% for W. This means a high percentage of waves are arriving in the preferred south-southwest window. Ideal wind jumps to 50%, with WNW (10.4%) and NNW (4.1%) joining the mix alongside more frequent light-morning conditions. The afternoon sea breeze still appears, but it is less aggressive than mid-summer. Water temps max out at 17.4°C, air temps hold at 21.9°C, and rainfall remains minimal at 0.09 mm/day. First Point in September offers long, racetrack rights, mostly in the 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) range, with enough frequency to make it a very consistent month.
Average Spot conditions at First Point in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at First Point 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 First Point for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at First Point 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 First Point.