Conditions at Inside Lefts in October
October: Transition Time, Messy Wind
October is a month of transition. Average swell eases slightly to around 6ft (1.8m) with a period of 13.7s. S still leads at 48.0 percent, with SSW at 39.3 and SW at 4.3. The 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) band is full, especially from S at 28.4 percent and SSW at 19.7 percent, and there are still some 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) sets in the mix.
The winds are problematic. SE at 39.4 percent and SSE at 35.4 percent combine to dominate, and S/SSW/SW flow is increasing as the northwest monsoon approaches. Ideal wind time is stuck at 10 percent. Rain starts to pick up at 4.82mm/day, air temps are 27.2C, and water is 28.9C. The swell is still there, but you will need to pick the windows carefully.
Average Spot conditions at Inside Lefts in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Inside Lefts 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 Inside Lefts for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Inside Lefts 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 Inside Lefts.