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Conditions at Salt Creek Beach in September
September: A Subtle Shift Back Toward Quality
September is the first hint of autumn. The average swell height remains small at 2.6ft (0.8m), but the average period is still a long 13.6s. Swell directions are favorable - SW (44%), WSW (27%) and SSW (24%) - and while 2-3ft (0.5-1m) waves still dominate, the share of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) sets begins to tick upward.
Ideal offshore wind improves to 25%, and although westerly (20%) and WSW (13%) winds still dominate, the early-morning window is increasingly clean as high pressure builds inland. Water temps are at their warmest for the year at 19.0°C, air temps average 22.4°C, and rain is still minimal at 0.17 mm/day. The first autumn swell pulses can make September a sneaky fun month.
Average Spot conditions at Salt Creek Beach in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salt Creek Beach 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 Salt Creek Beach for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salt Creek Beach 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 Salt Creek Beach.