Conditions at Port Mary in October
October: The Storm Track Reawakens
October is when Port Mary's surf season properly ignites. The average swell jumps to 8.2ft (2.5m), the period reaches 10.4s, and the North Atlantic begins throwing real storms toward the coast. The S-SSW-SW-WSW window is fully active, with WSW and SW providing most of the heavier sets; a good share of the energy sits in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range, with bigger days appearing when lows strengthen. Ideal wind is 28 percent, and while SSE/S/SE winds remain common, post-frontal offshore flow from ENE/NE can turn the lineup on. Air averages 8.0°C, water falls to 10.6°C, and precipitation is at its wettest of the year at 10.07mm/day. The fall pattern brings combo swell and an anything-can-happen vibe.
Average Spot conditions at Port Mary in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Port Mary 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 Port Mary for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Port Mary 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 Port Mary.