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Conditions at Mancora in September
September: Still Reeling with Power
September shows no sign of letting up. Average swell height is still around 6.2ft (1.9m), and the period remains long at 13.9 seconds. SSW energy accounts for 91% of the total, the highest of any month, and the height distribution is almost a carbon copy of July and August: 58% in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range and 26% in the 6-8ft (2-2.5m) range. The South Pacific storm track is still roaring in the Roaring Forties, and Mancora is on the receiving end.
On the wind front, ideal conditions hold at 71%. SSW and SW winds each hover around 27-29%, with WSW contributing 21% and minimal N/NW flow. The dry season is bone-dry at 0.04 mm/day, and water temperature creeps up slightly to 19.8°C. September is a wonderful month for surfers who want peak winter quality without the absolute coldest water of August.
Average Spot conditions at Mancora in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mancora 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 Mancora for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mancora 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 Mancora.