Offshore StaysSurf Azores (São Miguel) in September
Surfing Azores (São Miguel) in September: in the main surf season, air around 22°C, sea around 23°C, 1.9 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
Surf season
In season
Air temperature
22°C
Sea temperature
23°C
Rain
1.9 mm/day
Wind
20 km/h avg
Average wave height
1.7 m (6 ft)
Big days (top 10%)
2.4 m (8 ft)+
Swell period
11 s
Main swell direction
From NNW (338°)
What to wear: with the sea around 23°C in September, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
Surf size in Azores (São Miguel) in September
Offshore of Azores (São Miguel), waves in September average 1.7 m (6 ft), below the year-round average of 2.1 m — the 9th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.4 m (8 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 11 seconds from the NNW.
These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.
September in the context of Azores (São Miguel)'s surf season
Azores (São Miguel)'s main surf season runs September–February. September is inside it.
Frequently asked questions
- Is September a good month to surf Azores (São Miguel)?
- Yes — September falls in Azores (São Miguel)'s main surf season (September–February).
- How warm is the sea in Azores (São Miguel) in September?
- About 23°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
- What is the weather like in Azores (São Miguel) in September?
- Air temperature averages 22°C, with about 1.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 20 km/h.