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Conditions at Playa Teta in September
September: Perfect Swell Direction, Fading Winds
September produces the purest swell direction of the year, with SSW accounting for 97.5% of the wave rose and the favorable S/SSW/SW/WSW window effectively monopolizing every incoming swell. Periods remain long at 12.4s, and 83% of waves are in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range. The problem in September is wind. The offshore trades are weakening: NNW drops to 20%, NW to 14%, and the SW/WSW sea breeze influence increases, pushing ideal surf wind down to 53%. Expect cleaner conditions in the early morning before onshore flow kicks in during the afternoon. Though still tiny, this is about as good as it gets for dependable south-swell direction at Playa Teta. Water temp is 29.1°C, air temp 26.2°C, and rain is at 9.21mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Teta in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Teta 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 Teta for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Teta 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 Teta.