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Conditions at Playa Zicatela in September
September: Maximum Size and Tropical Wildcards
September owns the highest average swell height of the year at around 6ft (1.7m). The period remains powerful at 13.1 seconds, and ideal wind is 38%. SSW at 58.0%, S at 20.0% and SW at 14.0% combine to put the majority of wave energy into the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, with a small but real share of 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) and even an occasional XXL pulse above 8ft (2.5m). This is a month where Zicatela lives up to its reputation. Wind is still favorable enough, though WNW at 14.5% and W at 13.8% mean the afternoon sea breeze can add bumps. Water temperature remains high at 30.0°C, air temp is 22.8°C, and precipitation peaks at 7.13 mm/day - a true tropical climate with hurricane potential nearby.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Zicatela in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Zicatela 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 Playa Zicatela for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Zicatela 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 Playa Zicatela.