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Conditions at New Pier in October
October: Spring Swell vs. the NE Trade
The ocean is still plentiful in October - average height 1.8m - but the period shortens to 9.2s and the offshore wind window shrinks to 28%. The swell mix is well balanced: SSE (17.1%), E (15.9%), S (15.9%), SE (15.4%), ENE (14.6%) and ESE (13.8%) all share the load. That means some of the biggest E/ESE pulses of the spring still hit the beach.
Wind is the limiting factor: NE (18.3%) and ENE (11.6%) blow onshore much of the time, while SSW (16.6%) and S (10.9%) add cross-shore energy. Truly offshore W-SW flow is comparatively rare, so you have to strike when a front clears the coast.
Air temp rises to 20.9°C, water 21.9°C, and rain increases to 3.31mm/day as spring thunderstorms begin rumbling inland.
Average Spot conditions at New Pier in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at New 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 New Pier for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at New 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 New Pier.