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Conditions at Duranbah in October
October: Spring Onshore Grind
October is where Duranbah enters its least dependable phase. Ideal winds fall to 36% and the average period drops to 7.4s, meaning the waves are punchy but often disorganised. Average height is around 3ft (1.0m). The swell rose is dominated by E, ESE and ENE swells, with ENE and NE percentages on the rise as tropical moisture begins to influence the Coral Sea. The prevailing NNW wind is more of a cross-offshore breeze but rarely clean, and afternoon sea breezes from the east often chop the surface. Even so, occasional south changes can reset the sandbar and deliver surprisingly fun 3-4ft (1.0-1.2m) surf. Air temps average 21.2°C, water temp climbs to 21.5°C, and rainfall picks back up to 2.5mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Duranbah in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Duranbah 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 Duranbah for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Duranbah 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 Duranbah.