Conditions at Playa de Los Caballos in September
September: The Autumn Awakening
September is where the season starts to come alive again. Average swell climbs to 1.3m (4ft), and the period lengthens to 10.4s - a clear sign that low pressure systems are becoming more organised in the North Atlantic. NW swell is still dominant at 53%, with NNW at 22% and WNW at 10%, and the wave heights begin to pick up in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, with occasional bigger sets. This month also has the highest ideal wind percentage of the year at 49%, so clean conditions are common. Winds become more mixed: WNW 13%, E 11%, ENE 11%, W 9%, plus a growing southeast/east component that can groom the smaller swells nicely. Water temps stay warm at 20.5°C, air averages 19.1°C, and rainfall remains manageable at 1.96 mm/day. This is a brilliant month for solid surf and warm evenings.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de Los Caballos in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de Los Caballos 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 Playa de Los Caballos for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de Los Caballos 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 Playa de Los Caballos.