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Conditions at Sennen Cove in October
October: The Roar Returns
The North Atlantic roars to life in October and Sennen Cove responds with the first serious surf of the season. Average swell height jumps to 6ft (1.9m) and the period stretches to 10.1s, as Greenland low pressure systems begin to march across the Atlantic. The swell rose is dominated by W (21.9%), WSW (17.2%) and SW (10.0%), with WNW at 8.8%, delivering a healthy diet of powerful groundswell. Ideal offshore winds occur 13% of the time, and when a cold front clears and a southerly flow develops, you can score clean, glassy peaks with real juice. Water temp cools to 14.8°C, air averages 13.7°C, and rain increases to 3.32 mm/day. This is the month to start watching the long-range models and clear your schedule.
Average Spot conditions at Sennen Cove in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sennen Cove 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 Sennen Cove for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sennen Cove 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 Sennen Cove.