Conditions at Ponta do Paul in September
September: The Return of the Atlantic Pulse
September is a transition gem. The average swell rises to 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) and the period stretches back to 10.5s, signalling the first meaningful autumn groundswells. The direction distribution remains NNW-heavy at 40.4%, but NW at 16.7% and WNW at 4.6% add more westerly energy, and W/WSW start to reappear in small amounts. When an early-season low-pressure system sets up west of Portugal, Ponta do Paul can see its first pumping 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) day.
September also has the highest ideal-wind percentage of the year at 55%. NNE at 28.7% and NE at 20.3% still rule, but there are enough light wind days to create perfect lineups. Water temp is at its warmest at 23.8°C, air averages 22.8°C and rain is light at 0.49mm/day. A 3/2mm is perfect, and the combination of warm water and developing groundswell makes this one of the most exciting months.
Average Spot conditions at Ponta do Paul in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ponta do Paul 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 Ponta do Paul for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ponta do Paul 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 Ponta do Paul.