Conditions at Xivares in September
September: Autumn Awakening
September is the first sign of life after the summer lull. Average swell climbs to 3.6ft (1.1m) and the period stretches to 10.2s, bringing back some rideable energy. The swell direction is still rooted in the north - NW 45.5%, NNW 31.1% - with a higher percentage of 1-1.5m waves (NW 16.4%, NNW 10.5%) and a few bigger sets. Offshore wind improves to 31%, as the Azores High relaxes and the first autumn lows approach the northern Atlantic. The wind fields are more distributed, with ENE (16.5%) and E (10.6%) still common, but enough S/SW flow to glass things up. Water temp is still pleasant at 18.8°C, air at 18.3°C, and rain is moderate. It's an in-between month - you'll get some decent clean days, but the truly pumping XL events are still a few weeks away.
Average Spot conditions at Xivares in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Xivares 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 Xivares for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Xivares 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 Xivares.