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Conditions at Little Malibu in October
October: The Swell Engine Turns Over
By October, Little Malibu feels alive again. The average swell height sits at 4ft (1.2m), but the average period has stretched back to a full 10 seconds, giving the waves a much more defined shape. The NE quadrant is now the clear driver, steering 44.3% of the swell, with NNE at 22.2% and ENE at 19.2%. While no genuine SW-W groundswell makes it through, the longer-period easterly energies begin to wrap and refract into the cove with real purpose. Ideal offshore winds blow 77% of the time, with ENE (24.7%) and E (19.8%) once again doing the heavy lifting. Water temp is still very warm at 29.1°C, and the heavy showers of September ease off slightly to 4.33 mm/day. This is the start of the autumn run - not yet the peak, but certainly promising.
Average Spot conditions at Little Malibu in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Little Malibu 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 Little Malibu for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Little Malibu 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 Little Malibu.