Conditions at Cactus in October
October: Spring Swell, Wind Roulette
October is a transition month with the swell still chunky - average wave height around 6.2ft (1.9m) and average period 13.0s. SSW and SW each contribute around 39 percent of the wave energy, giving the beach a nice balance of direct southwest groundswell. However, ideal wind percentages have now faded to 13 percent, and the SE/SSE winds are back above 26 percent, with south/southwest winds also pushing in. This creates what locals call 'wind roulette': one day you get glassy offshore north-easterlies holding up clean walls; the next, a stiff SW change turns the surface into a washing machine. Water temp starts to climb at 16.8°C, and with air temps at 17.6°C it is still a comfortable time to be out, just prepare for inconsistency.
Average Spot conditions at Cactus in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cactus 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 Cactus for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cactus 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 Cactus.