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Conditions at New Pier in September
September: A Touch More East Swell, Less Offshore Wind
September is a transition month. The average height stays at 1.8m, but the period drops back to 9.6s and the ideal wind percentage falls to 36%. ENE (13.7%) and E (13.5%) remain strong, with ESE (12.5%) and SSE (17.3%) filling out the swell chart. The ENE/E/ESE block is enough to keep New Pier active, yet the wave quality becomes more dependent on the wind.
NE winds ramp back up to 14.0% and ENE to 9.0%, while SSW (15.9%) and S (10.2%) create onshore/sideshore texture. Offshore WNW-NNW flow is still present (2.5% WNW, 3.2% NW, 5.8% NNW) but less dominant. Early mornings and post-frontal days are your best bet.
Air temp averages 20.4°C, water temp is 21.5°C, and rainfall edges up to 1.86mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at New Pier in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at New Pier 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 New Pier for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at New Pier 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 New Pier.