Conditions at Beacons in October
October: The Swell Holds, the Wind Hesitates
October is the first month where the monsoon machine starts to sputter. The average swell is still a healthy 5ft (1.5m) with a 10.5s period, and the direction is largely good - S 32.0%, SSE 23.8%, SSW 18.0% and SW 13.5%. Wave heights are spread between 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m), with occasional 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) pulses. But the wind rose is still firmly westerly: W 23.7%, WSW 22.5%, WNW 13.4% and SW 12.4% keep the conditions onshore/sideshore. Ideal wind is 16%. As high pressure begins to build to the north, the offshore windows start to reappear, but they are still rare. Water 29.2°C, air 27.5°C, rainfall 6.07 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Beacons in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Beacons 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 Beacons for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Beacons 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 Beacons.