Conditions at Sri Lanka in October
October: Swell Mastery Meets Shifting Winds
October is a true transition month and a serious candidate for the first taste of greatness. The wind rose shows a balanced mix: while ESE (25.8%) and SE (27.2%) still dominate, there is now meaningful SSW (4.9%), SW (4.6%), WSW (3.7%), and W (2.7%) influence. Ideal wind percentages jump to 34%. The swell is still firing at 5.9ft (1.8m) average and 13.8s period, with a stunning 83.1% aimed at SSW - making the NE swell source absolutely dominant. As the high-pressure systems over Asia re-establish, offshore flow becomes more common, and the quality of the surf increases. Water temp warms to 27.8°C, air temp to 26.8°C, and precipitation increases slightly to 2.12 mm/day. Early season juice is definitely on the radar.
Average Spot conditions at Sri Lanka in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka.