Conditions at Pigsty in September
September: Autumn Ignites
September marks the return to fair surf. Average heights climb to around 3ft (1.0m) and period to 7.1s, while the first meaningful Atlantic lows begin to send longer-period swell toward the Norwegian coast. The W and WNW swell directions are especially prevalent, with the full optimum WSW-NW window accounting for 54 percent of the wave energy. Clean offshore wind is still limited - ideal conditions run about 9 percent - and NNW winds are common as the seasons clash. Yet when an E or ESE breeze sets up under a building W-NW swell, Pigsty starts producing proper, rippable 3-4ft (1m) waves. Water is still relatively warm at 15.1°C, air at 12.7°C, and rainfall is increasing at 5.27 mm/day. The surf season is waking up.
Average Spot conditions at Pigsty in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pigsty 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 Pigsty for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pigsty 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 Pigsty.