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Conditions at Punta Burica in September
September: Hurricane Season's Heaviest Hand
September is the heart of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season, and Punta Burica feels it in both swell and wind. The average height remains 5ft (1.5m) with a 13.2s period, while the swell mix broadens: 73% SSW and 26% SW. Swell heights are pushed up by tropical cyclone activity and strong Southern-Hemisphere storm tracks - 39% of the total energy is in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) class with a handful of 6-8ft (2-2.5m) sets. The wind, however, is the worst of the year: ideal conditions only 3%. W winds are now stronger and more frequent, with 20-30 and even 30-40km/h gusts becoming common. Rain is constant at 11.10mm/day and water temps are 28.3°C. If you score a clean day here in September, you've earned it.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Burica in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Burica 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 Punta Burica for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Burica 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 Punta Burica.