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Conditions at Latigo Point in September
September: Warmest Water and the Last Great South Swells
September is often the best of the summer months at Latigo. Average swell height is still only 0.9m (3ft), but the average period is a robust 12.4s and the swell direction is nearly perfect: SSW (18%), SW (31%), WSW (31%), and W (18%), with a slightly better SSE/S presence than mid-summer. The offshore wind percentage climbs to 42%, and the first NW/NNW pulses of autumn start showing up, providing cleaner texture on the south-facing point. Water temperature peaks at 17.5°C, air stays warm at 21.9°C, and rain is still basically absent. The combination of long-period south-southwest energy and improving wind makes September a standout for small-to-fun waves. If a late-season Mexican hurricane drifts close enough, Latigo can suddenly light up with 1.5-2m (5-6ft) southwest sets.
Average Spot conditions at Latigo Point in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Latigo Point 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 Latigo Point for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Latigo Point 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 Latigo Point.