Conditions at Essaouira in September
September: Turning The Corner Toward Autumn
September is where the seasonal tide starts to turn. The average swell height is still 1.6m (5.2ft), but the period jumps to 10.1 seconds - evidence that real groundswell is returning to the North Atlantic. The direction mix begins to improve, with NNW at 72.5%, NW at 16.3% and a growing WNW component (2.9%). The wind regime also relaxes: ideal offshore wind days rise to 37%, and ENE through SE flow becomes more common. Water temp hits its annual peak of 19.4°C and air temps are warm (21.6°C), so the autumn transition is a great time for uncrowded, clean sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Essaouira in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Essaouira 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 Essaouira for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Essaouira 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 Essaouira.