Conditions at Saltstein in September
September: Autumn's First Pulse
September is where the surf season starts to reawaken. Average swell height rises to 1.0m (3-4ft), average period lengthens to 5.2s, and the WSW window becomes more active at 18.2%, close behind SW at 21.2%. The improved height distribution shows meaningful waves in the 1-1.5m and 1.5-2m classes, especially from WSW and SW, as early Atlantic lows start grazing the Norwegian coast. Wind conditions are still mixed: SW and SSW winds dominate at just under 26%, while N/NE offshore flow sits near 24% and ideal surf wind reaches 16%. Water temperatures are comfortable at 15.6°C and air temperatures still average 12.9°C, making September a pleasant month to pick off clean, mid-period waves when the wind aligns.
Average Spot conditions at Saltstein in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Saltstein 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 Saltstein for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Saltstein 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 Saltstein.