Conditions at Rabo de Peixe in September
September: Autumn Begins to Stir
September is the turnaround month. Average swell height rises to 5.5ft (1.7m) and the period stretches back to 10.4 seconds, giving the waves more shape and punch than the previous three months. The swell rose is a classic autumn mix: NNW leads at 25.3%, followed by NW (15.1%) and WNW (9.9%), with a good amount of NNE and NE from early-season lows. Most importantly, the ideal wind percentage jumps to 33 percent - the highest of the entire year. As the Azores High relaxes and the first cold fronts invade the North Atlantic, Rabo de Peixe lights up with clean, offshore southwesterly mornings. Water is still warm at 23.0°C, air is 22.1°C, so you can surf in boardshorts or a light spring suit. Don't sleep on September; it rivals May as the best shoulder-season month.
Average Spot conditions at Rabo de Peixe in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Rabo de Peixe 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 Rabo de Peixe for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Rabo de Peixe 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 Rabo de Peixe.