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Conditions at Playa Colorado in September
September: The Peak of Clean Long-Period Surf
September is the sweet spot. The average wave period is 12.9s and an incredible 90% of the observed swell arrives from the optimal S/SSW/SW/WSW direction. At the same time, ideal wind conditions hit 39%, the highest of the year, as ENE winds become less dominant and light sea breezes fill in. Wave heights average a modest 1.2m (4ft), but the combination of direction, period and groomed surfaces makes it some of the most fun surf of the year. Air temp sits at 27.9°C, water at a warm 29.2°C, and precipitation peaks at 7.94 mm/day. The tropics are active; be ready for occasional heavy downpours, but all-time sessions are on the table.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Colorado in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Colorado 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 Colorado for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Colorado 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 Colorado.