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Conditions at Gunnamatta in October
October: Spring Swell with Windows of Greatness
October is a tantalizing month at Gunnamatta. Average swell height remains solid at 5ft (1.6m), the wave period is a healthy 12.3s, and the swell direction is once again dominated by SW at 53.0%, with WSW at 15.5% and SSW at 11.1%. The total favorable direction percentage is one of the highest of the year, reaching 83%. Strong SW/WSW groundswell in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range is common, and the first real swells of spring can be surprisingly clean.
Ideal offshore wind is still modest at 17%, but the wind distribution is less extreme than winter. WSW, SW and W winds are frequent, at 9.9%, 9.5% and 8.3% respectively, which means many days remain bumpy and onshore. However, the N/NE/E windows are there, and spring air masses are more variable. Water temperature starts to recover at 14.4°C, air averages 13.6°C, and rainfall is 2.16mm/day. When the synoptic pattern aligns, October offers a great trade-off between size and occasional offshore calm.
Average Spot conditions at Gunnamatta in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Gunnamatta 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 Gunnamatta for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Gunnamatta 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 Gunnamatta.