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Conditions at Colotepec in September
September: Peak Swell and Tropical Muscle
September is the biggest month of the year for average swell size. The number sits at 1.7m (5.6ft) with a long 13.1s period, and the spectrum shows SSW at 58.0 percent, S at 20.0 percent and SW at 14.0 percent. This is the heart of the Eastern Pacific tropical cyclone season, and their long-period swells can push the beach into the 2-2.5m range, with occasional XXL sets. Clean wind is 48 percent; WNW and W winds are common, but a healthy NNW/N flow still provides quality windows. Rain totals 7.13 mm/day and water temperature is 30C. For experienced surfers chasing size and power, September is the pinnacle; for the unprepared, it can be intimidating.
Average Spot conditions at Colotepec in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Colotepec 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 Colotepec for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Colotepec 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 Colotepec.