Conditions at North Street in October
October: Autumn Transition and Groomed Swell
October is right behind September as a prime month. Average height remains at 4ft (1.3m), period is still solid at 7.7 seconds, and E and ESE swells stay prominent with E at 14.5% and ESE at 13.1%. The favored E-SSE window totals around 46%, while W, WNW, NW and NNW winds combine for 33.5% - the strongest offshore presence of the fall. That combination produces clean, lined-up surf more consistently. Air temps cool to 15.1°C and water remains semi-warm at 18.5°C, making October a classic transition month with a good mix of quality and comfort.
Average Spot conditions at North Street in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at North Street 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 North Street for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at North Street 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 North Street.