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Conditions at Makaha in October
October: The SSW Autopilot
October is the most directionally focused month of the year: 93.4 percent of the swell arrives from the SSW, making the lineup extremely consistent. Average wave height eases slightly to 4-5ft (1.4m), but the period is still a punchy 13.4s. The height distribution remains top-heavy, with 33.6 percent of waves in the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) class and another 3.5 percent reaching 6-8ft (2-2.5m). Wind readings continue to be dominated by the south quadrant - 81.4 percent from S and 14.4 percent from SSW - so surface conditions remain the limiting factor. There is a slight uptick in rainfall at 0.11mm per day, and the water is still cool at 16.3°C, with air temperatures around 17.4°C. October offers a final, consistent blast of quality groundswell before the summer lull begins.
Average Spot conditions at Makaha in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Makaha 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 Makaha for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Makaha 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 Makaha.