Conditions at Tiruchendur in October
October: The Turning Point - Highest Clean-Wind Chance
October is the biggest transition on the Tiruchendur calendar. The southwest monsoon loosens its grip, and the ideal offshore wind share jumps to 35 percent - the highest of any month. The swell mix is still dominated by the S (56%) and SSW (24%), but importantly SSE (13%) and SE (3%) are now back in the picture, and the average period remains a solid 11.9s. Average height is 0.9m (3ft), with most waves in the 2-3ft category and a few 3-5ft sets. Winds are lighter overall: SW (26%), WSW (15%) and SSW (13%) are still present, but there are plenty of windows with NW/NNW flow, especially in the mornings. These conditions can transform the beach into a clean, long-period, grinding sandbar. The trade-off is weather: October is one of the wettest months, with 7.45mm/day of rain as the northeast monsoon begins. Bring a rain jacket and watch the charts.
Average Spot conditions at Tiruchendur in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tiruchendur 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 Tiruchendur for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tiruchendur 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 Tiruchendur.