Conditions at Falasarna in September
September: First Whisper of Autumn Swell
September is the bridge between the summer doldrums and the autumn storm track. Average swell height nudges up to 0.8m (2.5-3ft), still tiny, but the period remains short at 5.3s, so it is mostly windswell. The swell window is still dominated by NNE (28.9 percent) and WNW (27.7 percent), with the W and NW directions adding another 17.4 percent. The first autumn lows can occasionally send a slightly longer-period swell into the Ionian, but the average data shows the beach has yet to switch on. Winds favour NE at 28.8 percent and ideal conditions sit at 12 percent, keeping the surface reasonably clean during meltemi pulses. Water temp is a warm 25.2°C, air temp averages 23.5°C, and rain is still scarce (0.72mm/day). Keep an eye on the charts: by the end of the month, the first real W/NW swell of autumn can make an appearance.
Average Spot conditions at Falasarna in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Falasarna 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 Falasarna for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Falasarna 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 Falasarna.