Is September a good month to surf Peniche?

Yes — September falls in Peniche's main surf season (April–May, September–November).

How warm is the sea in Peniche in September?

About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Peniche in September?

Air temperature averages 19°C, with about 1.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 15 km/h.

Surf Peniche in September

Surfing Peniche in September: in the main surf season, air around 19°C, sea around 18°C, 1.0 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

19°C

Sea temperature

18°C

Rain

1.0 mm/day

Wind

15 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.7 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.6 m (8 ft)+

Swell period

11 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 18°C in September, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Peniche in September

Offshore of Peniche, 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 2.6 m (8 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 11 seconds from the NW.

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 Peniche's surf season

Peniche's main surf season runs April–May, September–November. September is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is September a good month to surf Peniche?: Yes — September falls in Peniche's main surf season (April–May, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Peniche in September?: About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Peniche in September?: Air temperature averages 19°C, with about 1.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 15 km/h.