Conditions at Tres Palmas in September
September: Living on the Edge of Hurricane Season
September is the first sign that winter is coming. Average height creeps back to 1.1m (around 3-4ft) and the period lifts to 9.1s. NE swell now accounts for 34.2 percent, ENE for 33.6 percent, and NNE for 12.7 percent, with the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class becoming the most common. Wind remains offshore 78 percent of the time, with ENE (25 percent) and E (20.8 percent) in charge. Water temp is 29.3°C-the warmest of the year-and air temp averages 28.5°C. This is also the wettest month with 4.91 mm/day, often in the form of tropical showers. Keep an eye on the tropical Atlantic; tropical waves and early-season cyclones can throw a wildcard swell into the forecast.
Average Spot conditions at Tres Palmas in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tres Palmas 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 Tres Palmas for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tres Palmas 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 Tres Palmas.