Conditions at Domes in October
October: The Season Wakes Up, Longer Periods Return
October is when the surf season really starts to get some life back. Average swell height rises to 1.2m (4ft) and the period jumps to a solid 10.0s. The swell mix shifts a bit toward the north: NE is 44.3%, NNE 22.2%, and NNW returns to 2.0%. Still not a full-west swell, but the reappearance of longer periods makes a big difference.
The winds are ideal 83% of the time, with E and ESE trades providing offshore flow. Water temp is still warm at 29.1°C, air 28.2°C, and rainfall remains high at 4.33 mm/day. October is the dawn of the winter season - fun, solid waves with clean conditions are increasingly on the cards.
Average Spot conditions at Domes in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Domes 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 Domes for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Domes 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 Domes.