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Conditions at Ventnor Pier in September
September: Tropical Swell and the Season Reawakens
September is where the cool kids start paying attention. Average swell height climbs to 4ft (1.2m) and average period jumps to a year-high 8.4s - the first real groundswell signal of the fall. Swell direction shifts east: E (17.7%), ESE (18.0%), SE (17.0%), SSE (11.7%) and ENE (10.0%). This is prime tropical storm and early-season nor'easter territory. Winds are more balanced than summer: SSW (11.4%), ENE (9.1%), NE (8.2%), S (8.2%), SW (7.8%), and NNW at 8.0%. Ideal wind reaches 28%. With water still warm at 22.3°C and air averaging 20.7°C, September is often the finest balance of wave quality and comfort all year.
Average Spot conditions at Ventnor Pier in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ventnor Pier 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 Ventnor Pier for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ventnor Pier 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 Ventnor Pier.