Offshore Stays

Surf Puerto Escondido in September

Surfing Puerto Escondido in September: in the main surf season, air around 23°C, sea around 30°C, 7.2 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

23°C

Sea temperature

30°C

Rain

7.2 mm/day

Wind

9 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.7 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.1 m (7 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 30°C in September, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Puerto Escondido in September

Offshore of Puerto Escondido, waves in September average 1.7 m (6 ft), above the year-round average of 1.4 m — the 2nd biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.1 m (7 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 seconds from the SSW.

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 Puerto Escondido's surf season

Puerto Escondido's main surf season runs May–September. September is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is September a good month to surf Puerto Escondido?
Yes — September falls in Puerto Escondido's main surf season (May–September).
How warm is the sea in Puerto Escondido in September?
About 30°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido in September?
Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 7.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 9 km/h.
Climate: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) monthly climatology, 2001–2020. Sea temperature: NOAA Coral Reef Watch CoralTemp v3.1, 5 km monthly SST, 2015–2025 mean (nearest ocean cell). Surf season is Offshore Stays editorial. Waves: Open-Meteo Marine API, ECMWF ERA5-Ocean hourly reanalysis, 2016–2025 (offshore grid cell 15.5°N 97.0°W), retrieved 22 Oct 2026.