Conditions at Auroville in October
October: The Seasonal Handoff
October is where the seasonal handoff starts to show. Average swell height remains modest at 2.6ft (0.8m), period is 8.4s, and ideal surfing wind drops to 40%. More importantly, the swell distribution broadens: SE rebounds to 25.7%, SSE falls to 26.9%, and E/ENE/ESE together make up 30.1% of the total. For the first time since spring, there is a decent mix of favorable eastern energy.
The wind picture becomes more variable and lighter as the northeast monsoon circulation strengthens. Rain jumps to 7.03mm/day, water temperature peaks at 29.6°C, and air temperature is 27.8°C. This is a month of potential rather than consistency: when a Bay of Bengal cyclone or depression drifts into the region, it can generate long-period ENE/E swell and produce some of the best, most powerful waves of the autumn. But the average day is still small, mixed, and often affected by rainfall and shifting winds. Watch the charts closely in October.
Average Spot conditions at Auroville in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Auroville 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 Auroville for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Auroville 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 Auroville.