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Conditions at Playa Maria Chiquita in September
September: Hurricane Season's Small Swell Gamble
September is the heart of the Atlantic hurricane season, and for Maria Chiquita that can mean either flatness or a rare tropical-swell surprise. Climatologically it is weak: the average swell height drops to 2ft (0.7m), the period shortens to 7.2s, and NE is still dominant at 83.6% with NNE down to 8.2%. Most days the beach is small and sleepy.
The wind field remains favourable in distribution - 24% ideal offshore from the S/SW quadrant - as tropical convection and the ITCZ keep the trades light and variable. If a hurricane or tropical wave sends long-period N/NNW energy toward Panama, September can suddenly produce powerful windows beyond the monthly averages. Otherwise, expect high humidity, heavy rainfall (9.12mm/day), warm water at 29.4°C and occasional clean, small waves.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Maria Chiquita in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Maria Chiquita 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 Maria Chiquita for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Maria Chiquita 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 Maria Chiquita.