Conditions at Finnimas in October
October: Fading Swell and Westerly Grind
October is the tail end of the southwest monsoon, and conditions at Finnimas become increasingly inconsistent. Average swell height drops slightly to 1.3m (4.3ft) and the period falls to 9.9s, indicating a loss of punch. The swell direction is still westerly-leaning: SW (24.1%), WSW (22.2%) and SSW (21.8%), with S at 18.2% and SSE at 6.0% giving a combined 46% from the ideal window. The wind is the real disappointment. Ideal wind is only 31%, with W (29.6%), WSW (23.1%) and WNW (16.8%) blowing onshore for most of the month. The surf is often a bumpy, walled-up mess, with the occasional small, clean wave when a passing pressure gradient brings a NW breeze. Water temp remains warm at 28.9°C, air temp 27.5°C, and rainfall is 6.53mm/day. October is best skipped unless you have a very flexible schedule.
Average Spot conditions at Finnimas in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Finnimas 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 Finnimas for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Finnimas 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 Finnimas.