Conditions at One Palm Point in October
October: Swell Begins to Ease and Trades Loosen
October is a transition month. Average size eases to around 6ft (1.8m), average period remains solid at 13.7s, and ideal-wind frequency improves to 21%. The swell rose is still dominated by S at 48.0% and SSW at 39.3%, with wave heights concentrated in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range at 54% and a good 21% in the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) range. The SE trade-wind machine is still strong, with SE at 57.8% and SSE at 22.9%, but wind speeds are beginning to relax, opening more windows for groomed, powerful surf. Air temps sit near 27.2°C, water temp is 28.6°C, and rainfall starts to increase to 4.8mm/day. October offers a good mix of size and cleaner conditions if you are willing to pick your spots.
Average Spot conditions at One Palm Point in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at One Palm 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 One Palm Point for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at One Palm 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 One Palm Point.