Conditions at Pansukian in September
September: Best Wind-to-Swell Ratio of the Year
September is Pansukian's quality-over-quantity month. The average swell height remains modest at 2.6ft (0.8m), but the period climbs to 9.5s and the offshore wind percentage hits its annual peak of 34%. West winds blow 16% of the time, WNW 9%, NW 4% and NNW 4%, giving the beach frequent glassy windows. The swell direction is mixed: NE at 27%, ENE at 23%, NNE at 11%, E at 9%, plus a healthy 20% from the western semicircle. Water temperature is 29.5°C, air temperatures average 27.8°C, and rain is around 6.0mm per day. Typhoon-season energy in the wider Philippine basin can easily produce the best waves of the month, often arriving with longer periods and from more favorable E/ESE/SE angles.
Average Spot conditions at Pansukian in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pansukian 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 Pansukian for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pansukian 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 Pansukian.