- Home
- ...Australia
Australia- Tallows
Conditions at Tallows in October
October: Volatile Spring Energy
October brings more volatile weather as the land heats up and the atmosphere gets increasingly unstable. The average period falls to 8.5s, ideal wind is down to 15%, and the swell mix is a broad split between SSE (19.4%), SE (17.6%), E (13.2%), ESE (11.5%), ENE (10.0%) and NE/NNE trade energy. This is where Tasman low pressure and the reawakening trade-wind belt compete for control. Most waves are in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with occasional 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) pulses from a well-placed SE/SSE groundswell.
The wind becomes a bigger factor. NNW is the most common direction at 19.3%, but it can blow fresh and gusty, while N/NNE winds also play a prominent role. Onshore E/ESE/SE/SSE winds total around 28%, making sheltered breaks and morning windows important. Water warms to 21.2°C, air sits at 20.8°C, and rain is moderate at 2.50mm/day. October can deliver excellent surf when a deep East Coast Low tracks just right; otherwise, expect mixed conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Tallows in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tallows 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 Tallows for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tallows 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 Tallows.