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Tiger Stripes • Statistics for September

Conditions at Tiger Stripes in September

September: Change on the Horizon

September is the first month where the monsoon shows signs of fatigue. Ideal wind creeps back up to 29%, and while WSW/W winds still dominate, occasional WNW/NW pulses offer more clean windows at Tiger Stripes. The swell remains solid: 5.2ft (1.6m) average at 10.5s, with SSE/S directions totaling 84.5%. The biggest issue is the still-active onshore and cross-shore flow that keeps surfaces textured and the reef less inviting. Precipitation is at its highest, 6.23mm/day, and water temp is 29.3°C. Overall, it is a transitional month - bigger than winter, cleaner than summer, but still requiring luck with the wind to score perfection.

Average Spot conditions at Tiger Stripes in September

Swell history for September

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for September

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tiger Stripes 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 Tiger Stripes for your next trip in September.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tiger Stripes 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 Tiger Stripes.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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