Conditions at Lagos in September
September: The Turning Point
September is the hidden gem of the Algarve surf year. While average height is still modest at 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m), the period jumps to 10.3s, signalling that the North Atlantic is shaking off its summer slumber. The wave rose is still dominated by NW/WNW, but the first WSW/SW pulses of autumn start to show up, and those are the directions that get Lagos' southeast-facing beach working. Wind statistics are excellent: 39% ideal conditions, the highest of the entire year, with frequent NNW and NW offshore winds. The ocean is at its warmest 19.6°C, air temps stay warm at 21.0°C and rainfall remains low (0.75mm/day). If you want an uncrowded, clean, fun surf window, September is hard to beat.
Average Spot conditions at Lagos in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lagos 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 Lagos for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lagos 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 Lagos.