Conditions at Riptides in October
October: Monsoon Breakdown and Mixed Blessings
October is a true transition month. The Southwest Monsoon is breaking down, and the swell field at Riptides becomes a mix of southern quadrant energy and the first hints of easterly trade wind swell. The average height is around 3.5ft (1.1m), and the period slips to 8.3s. SSE still leads at 22.4 percent, but there is now a broad mix of SE 11.6, S 15.8, SSW 12.1, SW 14.0, and WSW 15.4. This spread means consistency is decent but the direction can be all over the place. Winds remain mostly favorable: W at 30.3 percent, WNW at 19.8, and WSW at 20.4 keep ideal conditions around 42 percent. There are plenty of clean, high-intermediate days with 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves, especially in the first half of the month. Later on, the NE monsoon starts reasserting itself and the E/ENE onshore flow becomes more common. With air temps at 27.5°C, water at 28.9°C and rainfall at 5.75mm/day, October is still warm and workable, but you have to pick the windows.
Average Spot conditions at Riptides in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Riptides 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 Riptides for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Riptides 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 Riptides.