Conditions at Green Bowls in October
October: Swell Window Narrows, Wind Eases
October marks the end of the southeast monsoon and the approach of the northwest monsoon. Swell size eases to 1.8m (6ft) but the period stays long at 13.8s. The distribution becomes extremely SSW-dominant at 83%, which is a great direction for Green Bowls, though it leaves less SW variety. Wave heights concentrate in the 1.5-2.5m range, keeping the break solidly hollow and powerful. Wind is better than the summer months, though still not great: ESE (26%), SE (27%) and SSE (14%) are dominant, while ideal wind is only 6%. As the Australian high weakens, the trades ease and light/variable conditions become more common. Water is warming up again at 27.5C, air 26.8C, and rain starts to pick up at 2.1mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Green Bowls in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Green Bowls 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 Green Bowls for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Green Bowls 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 Green Bowls.