Conditions at Ligia in September
September: An Early Hint of Autumn
September is a quiet transitional month, but the first hints of autumn are in the air. The average height is still only 0.4m (1-1.5ft / 0.3-0.5m), the period is 4.5s and ideal wind is 13%. The swell rose still has a summer feel, with WNW at 25.2% and NW at 18.5%, but the westerly quadrants are starting to fill back in: WSW at 15.0%, W at 12.1%, SW at 10.6% and SSW at 5.3%. Those directions would be great if they had size and period, but for now they are mostly under 0.5m. The wind is still mixed, with a slightly better share of NNE/NE/ENE flow than mid-summer. Sea surface temperature is near its annual max at 24.1°C, air averages 23.2°C and rainfall picks back up to 2.39 mm/day. September is for savoring the last warm-water sessions while watching for the first autumn lows.
Average Spot conditions at Ligia in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ligia 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 Ligia for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ligia 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 Ligia.