Conditions at L'Embarcadore in September
September: First Autumn Flare-Up
September is a transition month and often the best value of the autumn. Swell height nudges up to 1.2m (4ft), period to 9.8s, and there is a growing chance of longer-period groundswell as the ocean reorganizes after summer. WNW (38.4%) and W (28.2%) still dominate, but NW (10.2%) and WSW (5.0%) add directional variety. The ideal wind percentage remains decent at 37%, with NE (11.0%) and NNW (9.8%) winds frequent while water temperatures are still warm at 19.3°C. The increasing frequency of North Atlantic lows, especially in the second half of the month, can produce clean 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) pulses if the wind aligns. Air temperatures cool slightly to 16.9°C and precipitation starts rising at 2.03mm/day, just enough to hint at the stormy months ahead.
Average Spot conditions at L'Embarcadore in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at L'Embarcadore 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 L'Embarcadore for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at L'Embarcadore 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 L'Embarcadore.