Conditions at Tafedna in September
September: Autumn's First Pulse
September is a month of slow reawakening. Average swell height is still the lowest of the year at 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m), but the period jumps back to 10.0s-a clear sign that longer-period swell is returning. The direction table still favors NNW (74.9%) and NW (15.2%), but the lengthening periods mean more of this energy gets around and delivers cleaner waves at Tafedna. Wind conditions are favorable 56% of the time, with NNE (28.2%) and NNW (28.1%) still dominating. Water temp is at its warmest, 18.5°C, while air cools to 22.6°C. It's an excellent month for a 3/2mm wetsuit and plenty of sunscreen, especially when the first Atlantic lows start sending pulses of 11-12s west swell.
Average Spot conditions at Tafedna in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tafedna 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 Tafedna for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tafedna 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 Tafedna.