Conditions at P-Land in September
September: The Soggy Core of the Wet Season
September is often the peak of the Central American wet season, and P-Land feels it. The average swell height is still around 3-4ft (1.0m) with a 12.8s period, but the direction spreads more into the SW (39%) and even a touch of WSW, meaning the waves are lined up well for the west-facing beach. The problem is wind. Ideal surfing wind is just 5 percent of the time, and the W/WSW/WNW onshore sector covers more than 70 percent of the wind rose, with a higher proportion of 10-20kph and even 20-30kph events than earlier months. Rain is at its wettest at 10.05mm/day. Air temperatures are slightly cooler at 26.4°C, while water stays warm at 28.5°C. The occasional SW groundswell combined with a freak offshore easterly wind is pure gold, but you will need patience and a good radar app.
Average Spot conditions at P-Land in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at P-Land 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 P-Land for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at P-Land 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 P-Land.