Conditions at Barbate in September
September: The Turning Tide
September is where the surf year starts to show signs of life again. The average swell height is still small at 0.9m (3ft), but the period lengthens to 8.5s, a hint that the Atlantic engine is beginning to turn. The wind distribution still favors the E/ESE Levante-26.2% from E and 13.2% from ESE-and ideal offshore conditions occur only 23% of the time. However, the first autumn frontal systems can brush western Iberia, sending pulsey W/NW swell through the region. For Barbate, these are often still too west to be truly clean, but they build the foundation for the coming months. Water remains warm at 20.0°C, air averages 22.0°C, and rainfall climbs slightly to 0.87 mm/day. Surfers should start watching the Atlantic forecast now, because the first solid groundswell windows are not far away.
Average Spot conditions at Barbate in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barbate 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 Barbate for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barbate 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 Barbate.