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Conditions at Dungeons in October
October: Spring Mix and Wind-Swell Compression
October sees the austral winter storm machine begin to back off, but Dungeons still captures plenty of South Atlantic energy. Average swell height eases to 7.9ft (2.4m), period drops to 11.6s, and the swell directions shift slightly toward a more S/SSW mix: SW (20.0%), SSW (15.7%) and S (10.3%), with WSW contributing 7.3%. While still solid, the wave quality is more dependent on the wind. SSE (25.1%) and SE (21.3%) winds dominate again, and the ideal offshore N-NE window falls to just 7% - close to the summer minimum. This means October is often a test of patience, with lots of lumpy, windblown groundswell and only the occasional clean session. Air temps warm to 16.2°C (10.9-28.3), water rises to 15.7°C, and precipitation drops to 0.98mm/day. Keep an eye on the synoptic charts for a passing frontal system and a quick NE clearing wind; that is the October key to Dungeons.
Average Spot conditions at Dungeons in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Dungeons 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 Dungeons for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Dungeons 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 Dungeons.