Conditions at Two Ways in October
October: Shifting Winds, Swell in Balance
October is a classic transition month in the central Indian Ocean. The swell is still substantial - 1.5m (5ft) on average with a 10.0s period - and the direction has broadened back out: SSE and S combine for 63.8% of the spectrum, while SSW and SW add another 24%, meaning Two Ways is seeing a much wider mix of southern hemi energy. The wind, however, remains mostly on the wrong side. WSW and W dominate (22.5% and 23.7%), with strong WNW as well, and ideal conditions sit at only 30%. It is still mostly a blown-out month, but the increasing number of NW/N winds is a sign that the northeast monsoon is building. Air temperature stays warm at 27.6°C, water temperature is 29.2°C, and rainfall is high at 5.97mm/day. Watch the synoptic charts closely in October - the first clean windows of the surf season are starting to open.
Average Spot conditions at Two Ways in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Two Ways 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 Two Ways for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Two Ways 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 Two Ways.