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Conditions at Saunton Sands in October
October: The Storm Track Switches On
October is when Saunton Sands really comes alive. Average swell jumps to 5.6ft (1.7m), with a mean period of 9.3 seconds. The directional spread shows a classic autumn mix: W at 25.4%, WSW at 23.3%, plus a healthy 9.1% from SW as Atlantic lows deepen and spread their fetch across the western approaches. Air temperature is still comfortable at 12.2°C, water temperature is a mild 14.7°C, and precipitation increases to 3.8mm/day as frontal systems roll through. Ideal wind is 21%, and the post-frontal periods can offer excellent E/NE offshore flow. With warm water, building swell and more settled windows between storms, October consistently produces some of the best all-round surfing of the year on this stretch of North Devon coast.
Average Spot conditions at Saunton Sands in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Saunton Sands 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 Saunton Sands for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Saunton Sands 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 Saunton Sands.