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Conditions at Kleinmond in October
October: Autumn's Ghost in the Wind
October sees the balance tip back toward onshore flow. Ideal wind falls to 22%, with ESE (18%) and SE (13%) dominating the wind rose once more. Swell averages 2.3m (7.5ft) at 11.4s - still plenty of energy from SW (22%) and SSW (16%) - but the quality suffers as wind-chopped surfaces become the norm. The brighter side is that the water (16.2°C) and air (16.0°C) are pleasant, and the occasional winter front can still produce a beautifully clean S/SSW swell with offshore NW wind. Those days are increasingly rare, though, so surfers tend to be picky. Keep a shortboard ready for the morning breeze, but expect summery slop more often than not.
Average Spot conditions at Kleinmond in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kleinmond 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 Kleinmond for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kleinmond 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 Kleinmond.