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Conditions at Cabarita in September
September: Spring Swells and a Mixed Wind Bag
September marks the beginning of the shoulder season, and the data shows a real drop in average period to 7.8 seconds. Swell heights are still around 3ft (0.9m), but the directional mix shifts north: E (21%), ESE (17%), SE (15%), ENE (13%), NNE (13%) and NE (11%). There is plenty of NE-ENE-E energy in the water - all of it good for Cabarita - but the shorter period means the surf is more reactive to local wind and often a bit lumpier.
The wind score drops to 45% ideal. NNW becomes the dominant wind direction at 21%, which is a strong side-offshore flow that can either groom or rattle the surface depending on the tide and swell angle. The offshore SW-WNW quadrant still contributes 16.8%, so there are quality days hidden in the mix. Water temps start their spring warm-up at 20.5°C, air temps average 19.5°C, and rainfall is low at 1.28mm/day. You need to choose your sessions wisely, but September can still deliver classic waves between systems.
Average Spot conditions at Cabarita in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cabarita 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 Cabarita for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cabarita 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 Cabarita.