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Conditions at Motunau Beach Island in October
October: Spring Swell with Offshore Windows
October brings a final burst of winter-like consistency before summer sets in. Average height is 1.2m (4ft) and period holds at 10.1s, while ideal wind frequency drops to 41 percent. The swell rose is spread broadly between ESE at 14.9 percent, E at 14.5 percent, SE at 14.2 percent and SSE at 13.6 percent, with S at 11.7 percent. This is a great month for mixed E/SE groundswell, and the N/NW winds are still frequent enough to keep plenty of waves clean. Water temperature warms to 11.6°C and air temps average 11.0°C, making autumn and spring both reliable transition seasons for Motunau surf.
Average Spot conditions at Motunau Beach Island in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Motunau Beach Island 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 Motunau Beach Island for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Motunau Beach Island 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 Motunau Beach Island.