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Conditions at Humewood Pier in October
October: The Calm Before the Summer Surge
October sees the swell size step back slightly to an average of 2.2m, but the period also eases to 11.0s - a more user-friendly wave. The direction mix is a touch more easterly: SSW still leads at 20.9%, SW at 14.6%, and S at 11.0%, but ESE (8.2%), SE (7.3%), and SSE (8.2%) combine to bring more south-eastern character into the break. This softer, less prolonged swell often suits the pier better when the wind is right.
Ideal wind remains at 22%, with WSW at 18.7% and SW at 10.9% offering solid offshore windows. However, E at 16.8% and ENE at 12.6% are powerful and can quickly chop up the surface. The weather is warming (air 18.1°C, water 17.8°C), and rain increases to 1.48 mm/day as spring fronts pass. The best mornings come with a light WSW breeze and a 6-8ft south-west groundswell still easing from winter's stocks.
Average Spot conditions at Humewood Pier in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Humewood Pier 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 Humewood Pier for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Humewood Pier 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 Humewood Pier.