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Conditions at Freshwater West in October
October: The Atlantic Awakens
October is when Freshwater West begins to roar again. The average swell height jumps to 5.9ft (1.8m) and the period stretches to 8.6 seconds as the first powerful autumn lows march across the North Atlantic. The wave direction is right where it should be: WSW contributes 26.9%, SW adds 13.4% and W contributes 10.2%, giving the beach a steady supply of westerly groundswell. The wind is the limiting factor once again. SSW and SW winds blow 9.3% and 9.8% respectively, WSW 10.0%, and S 7.6%, so many of the bigger swells arrive with messy onshore flow. Ideal offshore wind sits at 17%. Still, when a high-pressure ridge slides in behind a front, the fresh NW/NNE flow cleans up the face and the waves get proper. With water still at 14.6°C and air at 13.3°C, October offers a great combination of building size and workable conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Freshwater West in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Freshwater West 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 Freshwater West for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Freshwater West 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 Freshwater West.