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Conditions at Bauang in October
October: The Amihan Switch
October is where the surf season turns a corner. Average swell height rises to 2.3ft (0.7m), period to 7.7s, and ideal wind improves to 27%. The swell direction flips decisively back toward the north: NNW is 66.1%, N 8.2%, NW 6.7%, WNW 5.6%, W 4.7%, and WSW 4.6%. More importantly, the height distribution begins to fatten: 41.9% in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, around 11-12% in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, and 3% in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range. The 7.7s period gives the swell some punch, and the clean wind fraction is the best since the previous winter. Wind is still transitional, with SSE (17.9%) and S (10.3%) common, but the E/SE offshore windows are becoming more reliable. Rainfall eases to 9.42mm/day, water temperature is still warm at 29.2°C, and air averages 23.1°C. October is a quality shoulder month - get ready, because winter is coming.
Average Spot conditions at Bauang in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bauang 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 Bauang for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bauang 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 Bauang.