Conditions at Pools in September
September: First Whiff Of Autumn
September is the turning point. Average wave height climbs slightly to 3-4ft (1.1m) and period jumps back to 9.1 seconds as the first autumn groundswells start showing in the data. NE and ENE swells are nearly equal, and the NNE sector supplies 13% of the total - a reminder that winter is coming. Ideal winds sit at 58%, and with the ocean still holding 29.3°C water, it feels like both summer and autumn at once. Tropical storms can add another dimension, making September one of the more dynamic transition months.
Average Spot conditions at Pools in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pools 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 Pools for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pools 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 Pools.