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Blaketown Wedge • Statistics for October

Conditions at Blaketown Wedge in October

October: Spring Storminess and Onshore Chaos

Spring is a volatile time along the West Coast, and October doesn't hold back. The average swell remains powerful at 2.0m (6.5-7ft), but the directional spread tells a story of shifting storm tracks: the WNW and NW components grow, bringing more northerly energy into the Wedge. The wind stats take a serious hit, with the ideal offshore percentage dropping to 36 percent as WSW and W winds reassert themselves. October is also the wettest month on average, with 6.10 mm/day of precipitation - expect passing squalls and rain-bowed horizons. The best surfing often comes before the rain arrives, when a low moves offshore and drags an ESE breeze across the coast. It's on, but the forecast needs to be watched carefully.

Average Spot conditions at Blaketown Wedge in October

Swell history for October

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for October

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Blaketown Wedge 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 Blaketown Wedge for your next trip in October.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Blaketown Wedge 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 Blaketown Wedge.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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