Conditions at Tiger Stripes in October
October: Energy and Instability
October marks the southwest monsoon's final gasps. Average swell comes in at 4.9ft (1.5m) with a 10.0s period, and the directional spread broadens: SSE still leads at 34.6%, but S and SSW/SW/WSW energy takes up a bigger share, reflecting the shifting Southern Ocean storm track. Ideal wind remains low at 29%, with WSW/W/WNW dominating the weather pattern. The wind is still the limiting factor at Tiger Stripes, though the increasing frequency of NW flow hints at the dry season to come. Rain remains heavy at 6.05mm/day, air temps are 27.5°C, and water temp is 29.2°C - warm, humid, and waiting for the monsoon flip.
Average Spot conditions at Tiger Stripes in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tiger Stripes 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 Tiger Stripes for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tiger Stripes 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 Tiger Stripes.