Offshore StaysWhere to surf in September
27 surf towns in their main surf season in September, compared by sea temperature, average wave size and skill level. Warmest water: Sayulita, around 31°C.
| Surf town | Sea temp | Air temp | Avg waves (offshore) | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sayulita in SeptemberMexico | 31°C | 28°C | 1.1 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Puerto Escondido in SeptemberMexico | 30°C | 23°C | 1.7 m | all levels |
| Siargao in SeptemberPhilippines | 30°C | 28°C | 0.8 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Popoyo in SeptemberNicaragua | 29°C | 28°C | 1.2 m | all levels |
| San Juan del Sur in SeptemberNicaragua | 29°C | 28°C | 1.2 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Tamarindo in SeptemberCosta Rica | 29°C | 27°C | 1.4 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Nosara in SeptemberCosta Rica | 29°C | 27°C | 1.5 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Santa Teresa in SeptemberCosta Rica | 29°C | 27°C | 1.5 m | all levels |
| Arugam Bay in SeptemberSri Lanka | 29°C | 28°C | 1.4 m | all levels |
| Canggu in SeptemberIndonesia | 26°C | 24°C | 2.0 m | all levels |
| Uluwatu in SeptemberIndonesia | 26°C | 26°C | 2.0 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Azores (São Miguel) in SeptemberPortugal | 23°C | 22°C | 1.7 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| San Sebastián in SeptemberSpain | 21°C | 19°C | 1.3 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Zarautz in SeptemberSpain | 21°C | 19°C | 1.3 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Mundaka in SeptemberSpain | 21°C | 20°C | 1.3 m | advanced surfers |
| Biarritz in SeptemberFrance | 21°C | 19°C | 1.1 m | all levels |
| Hossegor in SeptemberFrance | 21°C | 19°C | 1.1 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Byron Bay in SeptemberAustralia | 21°C | 20°C | 1.5 m | all levels |
| Imsouane in SeptemberMorocco | 20°C | 23°C | 1.7 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Florianópolis in SeptemberBrazil | 19°C | 18°C | 1.5 m | all levels |
| Sagres in SeptemberPortugal | 19°C | 21°C | 1.5 m | all levels |
| Aljezur in SeptemberPortugal | 18°C | 22°C | 1.5 m | all levels |
| Cascais in SeptemberPortugal | 18°C | 20°C | 1.5 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Essaouira in SeptemberMorocco | 18°C | 22°C | 1.6 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Peniche in SeptemberPortugal | 18°C | 19°C | 1.7 m | all levels |
| Nazaré in SeptemberPortugal | 18°C | 19°C | 1.7 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Ericeira in SeptemberPortugal | 18°C | 20°C | 1.6 m | all levels |
Wave heights are open-ocean monthly averages, not a beach forecast. Sources and dates are on each town's month page.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I surf in September?
- 27 of the surf towns we cover are in their main surf season in September: Sayulita (Mexico), Puerto Escondido (Mexico), Siargao (Philippines), Popoyo (Nicaragua), San Juan del Sur (Nicaragua), Tamarindo (Costa Rica), Nosara (Costa Rica), Santa Teresa (Costa Rica), Arugam Bay (Sri Lanka), Canggu (Indonesia), Uluwatu (Indonesia), Azores (São Miguel) (Portugal), San Sebastián (Spain), Zarautz (Spain), Mundaka (Spain), Biarritz (France), Hossegor (France), Byron Bay (Australia), Imsouane (Morocco), Florianópolis (Brazil), Sagres (Portugal), Aljezur (Portugal), Cascais (Portugal), Essaouira (Morocco), Peniche (Portugal), Nazaré (Portugal), Ericeira (Portugal).
- Where is the water warmest for surfing in September?
- Sayulita (around 31°C), Puerto Escondido (around 30°C), Siargao (around 30°C). At the cold end, Ericeira sits around 18°C, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
- Where can beginners surf in September?
- Sayulita, Puerto Escondido, Popoyo, San Juan del Sur, Tamarindo, Nosara, Santa Teresa, Arugam Bay, Canggu, San Sebastián, Zarautz, Biarritz, Byron Bay, Imsouane, Florianópolis, Sagres, Aljezur, Cascais, Essaouira, Peniche, Ericeira are in season in September and have breaks that suit beginners.