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Conditions at Praia da Vila in September
September: Size on Tap, Wind the Gatekeeper
September posts the biggest average swell of the year at 1.5m (5ft), but quality gets tricky as ideal wind drops to 39%. The swell mix is dominated by E at 20.8%, ESE at 19.1%, ENE at 18.4%, SE at 15.4%, SSE at 12.1% and S at 9.3%. Plenty of waves sit in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range, with meaningful 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) energy from E and ESE. That is enough size to make Praia da Vila fire, yet onshore SSE/S/ESE winds can chop the surface and spoil the structure. Water temp starts to climb again at 18.3°C and rain increases to 4.67mm/day. The smart surfer watches for N/NW offshore flow after a cold front passes, when September can deliver standout days.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Vila in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Vila 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 Praia da Vila for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Vila 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 Praia da Vila.