Conditions at Impossibles in October
October: Cleanest Skies of the Year
October is statistically the cleanest month at Impossibles, with ideal wind frequency reaching 88%. The southwest monsoon has fully transitioned, and the winds become more variable but mostly offshore-friendly. The swell is still a robust 6ft (1.8m) at 13.8s, with an extraordinary 83.1% of the energy arriving from the SSW. Waves are primarily 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m), with a good 18.1% in the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) band. ESE (28.1%) and SE (23%) winds blow at mostly gentle 10-20kph speeds, and the ocean is at its calmest. This is the month where Impossibles delivers its classic shape-long, grinding lefts with sections that connect down the reef. Rain picks up slightly to 2.12mm/day, water warms to 27.8°C, and the air is a pleasant 26.8°C.
Average Spot conditions at Impossibles in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Impossibles 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 Impossibles for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Impossibles 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 Impossibles.