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Conditions at Playa Cocles in September
September: The Seasonal Floor
September is one of the weakest months of the year at Playa Cocles. The average swell height limps in at 0.6m (2ft), the period is a short 7.0s, and ideal wind falls to 23%. NE swell still represents 82.2% of the spectrum, and ENE adds another 16.5%, but the height distribution is heavily skewed toward small surf: 23.3% of NE swells are under 0.5m and 52.9% are in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range. Only 6% of NE swells reach 1-1.5m (3-5ft). The wind is dominated by NNW (21.5%) and NW (20.6%), with the offshore southerly quadrant rarely firing. This is the heart of the wet season, with 8.33mm/day of rain and water temperatures peaking at 29.2°C. It can still be worthwhile if a tropical wave brings extra energy, but the default setting is small and lumpy.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Cocles in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Cocles 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 Playa Cocles for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Cocles 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 Playa Cocles.