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Conditions at Westbrook in October
October: Strong Swell, Cruel Winds
October is the most frustrating month of the transition. The average height is still 6ft (1.8m), and the direction mix is stacked - SSE 17.1%, E 15.9%, S 15.9%, SE 15.4%, ENE 14.6%, ESE 13.8%. But the wind turns onshore again: NE 20.0%, SSW 19.3%, ENE 10.3%, and a tiny 4.3% from true offshore W/NW/NNW directions. Ideal wind is only 18%. The afternoon easterly sea breeze is almost guaranteed, so the quality window is limited to early mornings and to short post-frontal bursts of west wind. When those align with a 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) SSE/E groundswell, Westbrook can still deliver standout waves - just expect to fight the elements for them. Water temp 21.8°C, air 20.7°C, rainfall 2.66 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Westbrook in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Westbrook 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 Westbrook for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Westbrook 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 Westbrook.