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Conditions at Lobitos in September
September: The Long, Windy Winter Stretch
September is another deep-winter month at Lobitos: average height 1.8m (6ft), period 13.6s, and a swell distribution loaded with SSW energy (84.4%) plus S swell (11.6%). The core of the swell sits in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class, with 14.8% pushing into the 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) range. The Southern Hemisphere storm track is still running hot, but the persistent south-southwest direction is not what makes Lobitos fire.
Wind stays on the wrong side of ideal at 45%. S (43.7%), SSW (24.7%) and SSE (25.0%) flow offshore but with a strong, consistent 20-30kph presence. The resulting surface is often bumpy, making it hard to enjoy the underlying power. Water temp remains cool at 19.4°C, air temp 20.8°C, and precipitation is only 0.04mm/day. This is one of the least favorable months for premium, clean surf.
Average Spot conditions at Lobitos in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lobitos 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 Lobitos for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lobitos 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 Lobitos.