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Conditions at Sunrise in October
October: Unsettled Spring Energy With a Trade Wind Ceiling
October is a step down. The average swell height remains solid at 1.9m (6.2ft), but the period falls to 9.0s, and the wind becomes a serious obstacle. ENE swell is at its largest of the year at 16.2% (with 7.3% in the 2-2.5m class), and the SSE (16.8%) and S (15.3%) keep the groundswell running. The NE trade machine is back in full force: NE accounts for 20%, ENE for 10.3%, and SSW for 19.3%, but genuine offshore W/NW flow is under 5%. The 'ideal wind' score falls to 18%. Water temp has started to warm again (21.8°C), air averages 20.7°C, and precipitation jumps to 2.66mm/day. This is a stormy, mixed-state month-you can score big if a cold front aligns perfectly, but be prepared for plenty of wind-affected, messy surf too.
Average Spot conditions at Sunrise in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sunrise 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 Sunrise for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sunrise 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 Sunrise.