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Conditions at Playitas in September
September: The Swell Sweet Spot
September often gets overlooked, but the stats are strong: ideal wind at 25 percent ties the dry-season peak, while average swell height remains at 1.4m (4.5ft) with a long 13.1s period. The swell window broadens to include an important SW and WSW component, adding variation to the lineup. Nearly 29 percent of waves arrive in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, making this one of the heavier months of the year. The trade-off is that precipitation is generous (8.68mm/day) and the air is humid. Yet when a solid SSW swell lines up with offshore N/NE flow, September can serve up some of the best waves Playitas sees all year.
Average Spot conditions at Playitas in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playitas 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 Playitas for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playitas 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 Playitas.