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Conditions at Denvils in October
October: Spring Swell with Summer Wind in the Wings
October is a classic shoulder month: average swell is 7ft (2.2m) with period 11.0s. The S/SSW/SW family remains dominant (SSW 20.9%, SW 14.6%, S 11.0%), while E (4.7%) and ESE (8.2%) begin to infiltrate the swell spectrum as the summer easterly trade fetch builds. The average period drops to 11s, so the swell is more mixed and a little less potent than winter.
Wind-wise, E (16.8%) and ENE (12.6%) combine for a strong seabreeze signal, but WSW (18.7%) and SW (10.9%) still give a solid 22% of ideal offshore time. Water temp 17.8°C, air temp 18.1°C. It is a good time to score shoulder-high-plus waves on the offshore high-pressure days.
Average Spot conditions at Denvils in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Denvils 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 Denvils for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Denvils 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 Denvils.