Conditions at Kuta Reef in October
October: Last Gasp of the Dry
October delivers the highest ideal-wind percentage of the year at 80%. Offshore winds are lighter and less aggressive than mid-winter: SE (27.2%), ESE (25.8%), SSE (14.4%) and S (7.2%) all come in predominantly under 20kph, which means clean, groomed faces. Swell eases slightly to 1.8m (6ft), but the period is still a solid 13.8s, and SSW is the primary swell source at 83.1%. The distribution is still bulky in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, though there are more 1-1.5m (3-5ft) fun days mixed in. With 2.30mm/day of rain, air temps around 25.6°C and water warming to 27.8°C, October is a glorious month for long, rippable walls at Kuta Reef before the monsoon clouds return.
Average Spot conditions at Kuta Reef in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kuta Reef 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 Kuta Reef for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kuta Reef 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 Kuta Reef.