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Conditions at Playa Las Lajas in September
September: Size vs. Chaos
September is the climax of the wet season, and quality becomes harder to find. The average swell height is 3ft (1m), the period is 12.8s, and 45.3 percent of waves now fall in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range-the highest percentage of solid, rippable surf of the year. The direction spreads out: 61.3 percent SSW, 38.5 percent SW, and a trace of WSW. That means more westerly energy and more mixed angles wrapping into the beach. The problem is the wind: ideal offshore flow drops to 48 percent, the second-lowest of the year. The wind rose is messy, with NNW trying to compete against SW, WSW and W breezes. With 10.05mm/day of rain, September often serves up raw power wrapped in stormy, bumpy conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Las Lajas in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Las Lajas 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 Las Lajas for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Las Lajas 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 Las Lajas.