- Home
- ...Australia
Australia- Broken Head
Conditions at Broken Head in October
October: Warm Gusts and Easterly Swell
October is a sunnier, more energetic spring month. The average wave height holds at 5ft (1.5m), but the period drops to 8.5s, reflecting a growing amount of locally wind-generated swell. SSE and SE are still present, while E, ENE and NE pulses make a strong showing, putting the optimal swell quadrant near 44%. The wind, however, is less kind: ideal offshore frequency falls to 38%, with NNW, NNE and N winds dominating the surface at times. Water temperature climbs back to 21.4°C and air temps reach 20.8°C, with moderate rainfall of 2.50mm/day. A strong Tasman low can still deliver a clean 5-6ft day, but you have to pick your sessions carefully.
Average Spot conditions at Broken Head in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Broken Head 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 Broken Head for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Broken Head 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 Broken Head.