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Conditions at Playa Santa Catalina in September
September: Patience and Timing
September is statistically one of the ugliest months for surface conditions at Santa Catalina. The swell is still there, averaging 1m (3ft) on a 13.3s period with 90.7% from the SSW, but ideal wind bottoms out at 22%, one of the lowest readings of the year. WSW and W winds combine for a persistent onshore push, and precipitation reaches its annual peak at 10.34mm/day. The water remains warm at 28.3°C, so at least it is a comfortable paddle. To score, you need a rare early-morning offshore pulse or a passing disturbance to iron out the ocean surface; otherwise, it is a sloppy grind.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Santa Catalina in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina.