Conditions at North Street in September
September: The Electric Window
September is the standout month in North Street's calendar. Average swell height rises to 4ft (1.2m), and period jumps to 8.4 seconds - the highest of any month. E, ESE and SE combine for nearly 53% of all energy, with SSE adding another 11.7%, producing a steady feed of tropical and early fall swells. Winds are more varied, with SSW at 11.4% and NE/ENE also well represented, but the 30% ideal wind combined with warm water (22.6°C) makes September the highest-quality month of the year. When a late-season hurricane parks off the coast and NW wind blows, North Street is an electric place to be.
Average Spot conditions at North Street in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at North Street 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 North Street for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at North Street 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 North Street.