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Conditions at 13th Beach in October
October: Big Swell Windows and Rising Sea Breezes
October is a classic shoulder month at 13th Beach - the ocean is still full of winter, but the atmosphere is starting to feel like spring. Average swell heights hold at around 5-6ft (1.6m), and the period remains a robust 12.2s. The waverose is very SW-heavy, with SW making up over half of the wave energy (50%) and SSW adding 16%; WSW also contributes 12%. Long-period groundswell events can be some of the biggest of the year. The downside is the return of afternoon seabreezes: onshore SSE-SW wind frequencies rise to 30.3%, while offshore N, NNE, NE and NNW flow drops to 20.0% and ideal wind sits at 20%. This means variability turns up, and you need to hit the clean morning windows before the sea breeze dirties things up. Water temp rises to 14.9°C and average air temps are 13.3°C, making the surf feel a touch friendlier than midwinter. October rewards patience and flexibility.
Average Spot conditions at 13th Beach in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at 13th Beach during October. 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 13th Beach for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at 13th Beach for October. 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 13th Beach.