Conditions at Devil's Rock in October
October: Autumn Swells Return
October is where the season turns a corner. The average swell jumps back to 6ft (1.8m), the period lengthens to 11.6s, and the ideal wind score jumps to 47%. The directional mix starts to improve: NNW still leads at 53.1%, but NW increases to 30.4% and WNW/W begin to show up again, giving the WSW-facing beach more exposed, lining-up waves. The wind rose shows a healthier balance between NNW/NW and offshore E/NE directions. With water temperature at its annual peak of 18.9°C and air around 22.2°C, this is one of the most comfortable months to be in the water. Early-season Atlantic lows are the ticket to real swell.
Average Spot conditions at Devil's Rock in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Devil's Rock 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 Devil's Rock for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Devil's Rock 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 Devil's Rock.