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Conditions at Fistral Beach in September
September: The Turning Point
September is where the surf season begins to reawaken at Fistral. Average swell heights rise to 1.3m (4.3ft) and periods stretch back to 9.6s as the North Atlantic storm track starts to shift south. W and WNW directions remain dominant, together making up about 59% of the swell, and there is a real increase in the percentage of 1.5-2.5m waves. The ideal wind percentage jumps back to 24%, with east and SE offshore breezes becoming more common as the sea breeze weakens. Water temperature is still warm at 16.4°C and air averages 15.3°C, so the combination of warm water and newly arriving groundswell creates some of the best small-to-medium surf of the year. Early season lows and fading tropical cyclones can both contribute, making September an excellent month for a flexible surf trip to Newquay.
Average Spot conditions at Fistral Beach in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fistral Beach 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 Fistral Beach for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fistral Beach 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 Fistral Beach.