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Conditions at Punta Rocas in September
September at Punta Rocas delivers consistent, powerful surf with predominantly SSW and SW swell directions, providing clean, well-organized waves. The average swell height is 1.9m with a solid 14.0s period, offering plenty of energy for advanced surfers. The majority of waves fall in the 1.5-2.5m range (69.7% combined), with 23% of swells exceeding 2.5m—ideal for high-performance surfing. Wind conditions are less favorable, with onshore SE-S winds dominating (66.5% of the time at 10-30kph), creating choppy surfaces. Only 1% of winds are ideal (light/variable), so early mornings or rare wind-swings offer the best windows. Expect strong, fast walls and barrels, but prepare for challenging wind-affected sections on most days.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Rocas in September
Swell history for September
0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft
Wind history for September
0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Rocas 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 Punta Rocas for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Rocas 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 Punta Rocas.
Swell with good wind
Swell with good wind by size
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