Conditions at El Mongol in September
September: First Signs of Life
September marks the turning point. Average swell rises to 3-4ft (1.1m) and period stretches back to 10.2s, while NW and NNW swells combine for 76% of the observations. The 3-5ft (1-1.5m) band becomes common and some 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) shots appear, especially from the NW. Ideal winds improve to 32%, with ENE still the most common direction at 16.5%, but E and NE also well represented. The early summer sea-breeze pattern is less aggressive, and the first autumn low-pressure systems start to swing through the North Atlantic. Water remains warm at 18.8°C, air averages 18.3°C, and precipitation is still moderate at 1.86mm/day. The promise of winter is in the air.
Average Spot conditions at El Mongol in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Mongol 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 El Mongol for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Mongol 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 El Mongol.