Conditions at Mikado in October
October: Mixed Signals as the Monsoon Reverses
October is the beginning of the end of the southwest monsoon. Average wave height remains respectable at 1.3m (4.3ft), but the period drops to 9.9 seconds and ideal wind slips to 43%. Swell direction is a mix of S (18.2%), SSW (21.8%), SW (24.1%), and WSW (22.2%) - still mostly southern-hemisphere energy - while the first very small SE pulses begin to appear. Winds are still primarily W (29.6%) and WSW (23.0%), so there are clean days, but the shorter period means less refined faces and a lumpier feel. October is a fair month: score it when a fresh SW groundswell aligns with light W winds, and be ready for flatter, less organized spells otherwise. Air 27.5°C, water 28.9°C, rain 6.53mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Mikado in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mikado 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 Mikado for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mikado 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 Mikado.