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Conditions at Whangapoua Beach in October
October: The Short-Period Slump
October is statistically the weakest surf month of the year at Whangapoua. The average period falls to just 6.2s - the lowest of any month - and the favorable N-NNE-NE-ENE swell share drops to 35%. The spectrum is dominated by NNW at 13%, NE at 11%, WSW at 11% and ENE at 10%, a classic spring mix of short-period windswell and locally generated chop. Average height is still 1.5ft (0.5m), but the wave quality is poor because most waves are generated by strong winds rather than by distant storms.
The wind regime is aggressive: WSW blows at 20.3% and W at 13.6%, making up the bulk of a strong offshore and cross-offshore flow. Ideal surfing wind is down to 1% of the time. Air temperatures creep up to 14.7°C, water is 15.5°C, and precipitation stays moderate at 2.29mm/day. If you are surfing Whangapoua in October, your best bet is a brief high-pressure ridge after a cold front, offering lighter southwest winds and cleaner background swell.
Average Spot conditions at Whangapoua Beach in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Whangapoua Beach 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 Whangapoua Beach for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Whangapoua Beach 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 Whangapoua Beach.