Conditions at Perkins in September
September: The Turning Point
September is when the Atlantic coast starts to wake up. Average height rebounds to 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) and, crucially, the average period jumps to 9.0s-the highest of the year. ENE swell surges to 35.6%, E holds at 37.5%, NE contributes 13.3%, and there are meaningful chunks of 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) and even 6-8ft (2-2.5m) energy from early autumn hurricanes and lows. Ideal offshore wind percentages improve to 13%, though onshore E/ENE winds still dominate. Water temp remains warm at 28.6°C, air temp 26.8°C, rain 6.18mm/day. September offers the best trade-off of the shoulder: the water is still bathwater warm, but the surf finally gets serious push. If a hurricane drifts north of the Bahamas, Perkins can fire.
Average Spot conditions at Perkins in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Perkins 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 Perkins for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Perkins 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 Perkins.