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Conditions at Playa Matapalo in September
September: The Best Wind/Swell Ratio
September is Matapalo's standout for wave quality. The average swell height is 3.6ft (1.1m), period remains 12.7s, and the SSW/SW combo accounts for nearly all energy. Crucially, the SW share rises to 7.1 percent, giving the swell a slightly more westerly angle that can favor a more direct push. The wind is the story: ideal 81 percent of the time-the best month of the year-with WNW at an impressive 23.7 percent and W at 16.1 percent. Onshore flow from the ENE/ESE is almost nonexistent. Rain is still heavy at 8.76mm/day and the air remains humid and warm. If you want Matapalo with a bit more juice and cleaner conditions, September is the month to book.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Matapalo in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Matapalo 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 Matapalo for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Matapalo 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 Matapalo.