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Conditions at North Wall Ballina in October
October: Westerlies Fade but the Swell Hangs In
October is the last reliable month before summer trades take over. Average swell height holds at 5ft (1.5m) but the period shortens to 8.5s. SSE (19%) and SE (18%) swell remain the primary sources, with E (13%) and ESE (12%) adding a more easterly component. The NE/NNE elements start to reappear, reflecting the strengthening subtropical ridge and easterly trades to the north. Wind is ideal 44% of the time - still decent - and NNW winds remain the standout (18%), but N and NE flows also begin to creep in. Air temp warms to 20.9°C, water temp to 21.4°C, and rain sits at 2.43 mm/day. Expect clean mornings, onshore-building afternoons, and a few excellent NW-change days.
Average Spot conditions at North Wall Ballina in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at North Wall Ballina 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 North Wall Ballina for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at North Wall Ballina 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 North Wall Ballina.