Conditions at Beacons in September
September: Still Socked In, but the Edge Softens
September is late in the SW monsoon, and Beacons is still getting hammered by south swell but with marginal conditions. Average height is 5ft (1.6m) with an 11.0s period, and the swell direction remains excellent - SSE 46.4%, S 33.5% and SSW 11.4%. The majority of sets are in the 3-6.5ft (1-2m) range, with occasional 6.5ft (2m) plus bombs. Wind-wise, WSW, W and SW continue to dominate, and ideal surf wind is only 15%. The storm tracks in the Southern Ocean are active, but until the monsoon retreats, surface quality will be compromised. There are glimmers of hope towards the end of the month as NW winds increase. Water temperature is 29.3°C, air 27.5°C, and precipitation is the wet-season max at 5.98 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Beacons in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Beacons 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 Beacons for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Beacons 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 Beacons.