Conditions at Loekken in September
September: Autumn Re-Awakening
September is where the winter machine starts turning again. Average swell height rebounds to 3ft (1.0m), the period stretches to 5.9s, and the wave rose shows W at 28.4%, WSW at 13.7% and WNW at 11.6%. More importantly, there is a notable jump in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) and 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) ranges, with 8.0% and 4.7% respectively. Ideal wind sits at 17%, and while the summer sea breeze still intrudes through the afternoon, September mornings can offer gorgeous offshore E and ESE wind with gradually cooling air.
Autumn weather is beginning: air temperature averages 13.9C, water temperature is still pleasant at 15.6C, and precipitation is 2.78 mm/day. The first 4/3 hooded sessions may be needed, but the water is still warm enough for a shorter session without booties.
Average Spot conditions at Loekken in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Loekken 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 Loekken for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Loekken 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 Loekken.