Conditions at Polzeath in September
September: The Autumn Reawakening
September is when the North Atlantic starts to stir again. The average surf height climbs to around 4ft (1.3m) and the period lengthens to 9.6s, signalling a return to more organised groundswell. W swell accounts for 40% and WNW 19%, with WSW adding 13%, giving Polzeath a nice mix of rideable W-NW energy. Offshore winds are up to 24%, the same as winter, and the water is still warm at 16.4°C. Air temperatures remain pleasant at 15.3°C and rainfall is still moderate at 2.59mm/day. This is the best month of the summer-autumn transition for surfers who want both quality and comfort.
Average Spot conditions at Polzeath in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Polzeath 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 Polzeath for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Polzeath 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 Polzeath.