Conditions at Antiques in October
October: Swell Eases, Winds Still Messy
October is a month in limbo. The average swell height eases to 5ft (1.5m) and the period drops to 10.0s-still enough for powerful surf, but slightly less consistent than the midsummer peak. Swell direction is still healthy from SSE, S and SSW, with SW and SE contributing; the majority of waves are split between the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range (50 percent) and the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range (43 percent). The reef will see solid, head-high-plus sets on a regular basis.
Wind remains the problem. The tail end of the southwest monsoon keeps a strong WSW and W component in the picture, and ideal offshore conditions are only 28 percent. On the bright side, NW and WNW breezes become more frequent late in the month, hinting at the approaching northeast monsoon. Air temperatures are 27.5°C, water is 29.2°C, and rainfall is 6.05mm/day. October is a fade month at Antiques: the size is there, but you need a favorable wind shift to make it worthwhile.
Average Spot conditions at Antiques in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Antiques 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 Antiques for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Antiques 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 Antiques.