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Conditions at Hookipa Beach Park in October
October: First Real Groundswell
October is where the season starts to feel real again. Average swell height climbs to 1.5m (4.9ft) and period to 11.0s, while ideal offshore wind jumps to 29%. The swell rose shows a clear return of NNW at 13.5% and N at 8.6%, giving the optimal north window about 22% of the total energy. ENE and NE are still prominent at 27.8% and 25.3%, along with NNE at 19.4%, but the improving period and direction mix mean Hookipa's waves regain some of the winter grind. Expect plenty of 3-6ft (0.9-1.8m) surf, with larger sets when the first strong low-pressure system develops in the Gulf of Alaska.
Trades still blow hard at times - E and ESE account for 77.1% - but the 29% ideal offshore percentage means more clean days. Water temp is 26.4°C, air temp averages 24.8°C, and rainfall rises to 1.42 mm/day. October is a legitimate warm-up month for the winter season ahead.
Average Spot conditions at Hookipa Beach Park in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hookipa Beach Park 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 Hookipa Beach Park for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hookipa Beach Park 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 Hookipa Beach Park.