Conditions at Sultans in October
October: A Mixed Bag With Clean Windows
October is a classic transition month, and the surf becomes more variable. The average swell height dips to around 3.3ft (1.0m), the period shortens to 7.6s, and the swell direction splits between WSW (19.5 per cent), SSE (16.9 per cent), W (14.3 per cent), SW (13.3 per cent), SSW (12.0 per cent) and S (10.9 per cent). This mix reflects the dying southwest monsoon and the first hints of the returning northeast trades. The wind, however, still favors the offshore quadrant, with W at 29.4 per cent and WNW at 20.3 per cent, keeping the ideal-wind score at 42 per cent. Water temperature is 29.0°C, air averages 27.5°C, and rain totals 5.64mm/day. It is not the crispest month, but when a westerly breeze lines up with one of the remaining south swells, Sultans can still turn it on.
Average Spot conditions at Sultans in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sultans 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 Sultans for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sultans 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 Sultans.