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Conditions at Parking Lots in October
October: The Fall Transition Unlocks the North Swell Door
October often feels like the secret season at Parking Lots. Average height sits around 3.9ft (1.2m) and the period jumps back to a respectable 10.0s. The favorable N/NNE/NNW swell sources account for 28 percent of the total, with NNE leading the charge at 22 percent. Meanwhile, the first strong extratropical lows of the North Atlantic winter begin to form, sending distant pulses of longer-period energy southward. These are the windows that make October special.
The wind stats are also friendly. Ideal offshore wind frequency reaches 49 percent, one of the best marks of the year, and the trade-wind grip loosens enough for light S/SSW mornings to coincide with the building swell. Water is still warm at 29.1°C (84.4°F), air temps average 28.2°C (82.8°F), and rainfall is 4.33 mm/day. If you are flexible with your schedule, October can serve up the best combination of clean conditions and real waves since spring.
Average Spot conditions at Parking Lots in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Parking Lots 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 Parking Lots for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Parking Lots 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 Parking Lots.