Conditions at Express Point in September
September: Maximum Period, Maximum Power
September pushes the average period to 12.9s - the highest of the year - while the average height stays solid at 5.6ft (1.7m). Ideal wind drops slightly to 24 percent, but the quality of the swell more than compensates. SW energy refocuses to 45 percent, WSW to 21 percent, SSW to 7 percent and W to 7 percent; that gives a cleaner, more southerly alignment for Express Point than the peak winter months. Lots of waves arrive at 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) and 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m), with occasional XL bombs for the brave. The wind regime is still mostly offshore - NNW at 16 percent, NW at 9 percent, WNW at 10.5 percent - but W and WSW winds are more common than in June and July, so pick your days. Water temperature remains cold at 13.1°C. In short: the longest, most powerful lines of the season start showing up just as spring kicks in.
Average Spot conditions at Express Point in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Express Point 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 Express Point for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Express Point 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 Express Point.