Conditions at Kapu Beach in October
October: The Turnaround Month
October is the transition point where Kapu flips back from monsoon chaos to clean, surfable conditions. Offshore wind jumps to 46 percent - a massive improvement from the monsoon depths - and the average wave period rises to 10.6s, signaling more organized groundswell. The average swell height settles around 3ft (0.9m), with the majority of energy arriving from the SSW/SW quadrant: SSW accounts for 38.4 percent, SW for 31.4 and WSW for 14.1. There are occasional 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) bombs from these directions.
The northeast monsoon is re-establishing itself, bringing light, variable offshore winds through the eastern quadrants and less rain at 7.96 mm/day. Water temperature is 28.6°C and air temps are warm, making October one of the best months to be in the water. Swell size is modest, but quality and consistency are back in a big way.
Average Spot conditions at Kapu Beach in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kapu Beach 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 Kapu Beach for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kapu Beach 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 Kapu Beach.