Conditions at Pambula Rivermouth in October
October: The Clash of Seasons
October is a meteorological tug of war. The NE swell window kicks up to 14.3% NE and 9.7% ENE, but the wind rose shows an ugly battle: NNE (13.5%) vs SSW (13.0%) and SW (11.7%). Ideal surf time drops to 23%. The average period shortens to 8.3s as trade-wind patterns reassert themselves, making the surf more wind-swell ridden. Average heights remain 5-6ft (1.7m). You often need to pick off windows between sea breeze and synoptic shifts - early sessions before the NE kick-up are the go-to. Water temp is a cool 15.5C.
Average Spot conditions at Pambula Rivermouth in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pambula Rivermouth 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 Pambula Rivermouth for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pambula Rivermouth 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 Pambula Rivermouth.