Conditions at Carnon in October
October: The Autumn Engine Turns Over
October is when Carnon really wakes up from the summer slumber. The average wave height climbs to 2ft (0.6m), the period stretches back to 4.6s, and the SE direction reaches an annual maximum of 18.9%. Combined with SSE (16.3%) and S (12.0%), over half of all swell observations come from the optimal SSE-facing window. There is genuine surf in the mix too: about 4% of the month sees 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) waves from the S/SE quadrant, usually from a low pressure system tracking east across the Gulf of Lion. The downside is wind. SE winds are the strongest onshore component at 11.8%, and the storms that generate the swell often drag the wind into the southeast. Ideal conditions only occur 6% of the time, so you have to pick the windows between fronts. Rain is the highest of the year at 2.65 mm/day, water temp cools to 18.1°C and air averages 15.9°C. Autumn has arrived in full force.
Average Spot conditions at Carnon in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Carnon 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 Carnon for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Carnon 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 Carnon.