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Conditions at Mavericks in September
September: A Faint Pulse of Returning Power
September is a transition month, and Mavericks starts to stir. The average swell is still small at 4ft (1.3m), but the period extends to 11.2s as the North Pacific begins sending stronger, longer-period pulses. WNW remains dominant at 59%, with W at 27% and WSW at 9%. Ideal wind improves to 12%, though NW and WNW winds still rule most days. Water temp is 12.9°C, air 15.9°C, precipitation 0.18 mm/day. It's not yet the epic winter show, but there are early glassy windows when the first real groundswell of the season combines with offshore flow.
Average Spot conditions at Mavericks in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mavericks 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 Mavericks for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mavericks 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 Mavericks.