Conditions at Carnon in September
September: First Signs of Life
September is the bridge back to reality. Average height is still only 1.3ft (0.4m), but the period ticks up to 3.9s and ideal wind doubles to 4%. The swell rose starts to look more interesting: SE rises to 11.9%, SSE 16.3%, S 15.1% and SSW 7.8%, with a few 1-1.5m (3-5ft) lines beginning to appear in the SE/S bins. The first proper Mediterranean lows of autumn generate energetic, short-period swell that can make Carnon's banks come alive if the wind is from the north. Offshore flow is solid - N, NNE, NW and NNW account for 40.1% of all wind observations. Rain also increases to 2.09 mm/day, signalling more storm activity. Water temp is a very pleasant 20.4°C and air averages 20.0°C. This is the month to start watching the forecast again.
Average Spot conditions at Carnon in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Carnon 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 Carnon for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Carnon 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 Carnon.