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Conditions at Lefthanders in October
October: Shoulder Season Sweetness and Fading Size
October sees the storm track slowly lifting south and the sea breeze regime re-establishing itself. Average swell drops to 7ft (2.2m) but the period remains a strong 12.9s. Swell direction is remarkably good: SW (40.1%) and WSW (15.4%) dominate, with SSW (10.8%) and W (2.6%) in the mix. This is a month where size is a little smaller but direction is often perfect. The issue is wind, as SE/SSE/S winds reclaim a larger share (9.4/12.4/10.1%) and ideal offshore flow falls to 17% of the time. Still, there are plenty of clean, glassy dawn sessions with warm layers (air 15.3°C, water 17.8°C). October is a solid fair-weather surf month.
Average Spot conditions at Lefthanders in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lefthanders 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 Lefthanders for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lefthanders 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 Lefthanders.