Conditions at Desert Point in October
October: The Sweet Spot of the Dry Season
October is arguably the best all-round month at Desert Point. Average height is still a solid 5-6ft (1.7m) and the period is 13.7s, but the swell direction is now overwhelmingly SSW (86 percent), producing a highly organized, consistent line of waves. The largest share sits in the 5-7ft (1.5-2m) range (51 percent), with another 16 percent at 6-8ft (2-2.5m); enough push to make the left-hander barrel hard without being completely out of control.
Wind conditions are superb. SSE (31 percent) and SE (26 percent) are the main offshore winds, with S (20 percent) adding more offshore support, and the ideal wind ratio reaches 75 percent - the joint highest of the year. Rain is modest at 2.6 mm/day, air temperature is 27°C, and water temperature has warmed back up to 29.1°C. October is a month to plan a trip around.
Average Spot conditions at Desert Point in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Desert Point 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 Desert Point for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Desert Point 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 Desert Point.