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Conditions at Salt Creek Beach in October
October: The Turning Point
October is the real transition from summer to winter. The average swell height is still small at 2.6ft (0.8m), but the period is strong at 13.4s, and the swell mix is classic autumn - SW (42%), WSW (30%), SSW (19%) and W (9%). Most waves are in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, with a growing number of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) sets.
The bigger change is the wind. Ideal offshore flow jumps to 36%, with NE (8%), NNE (5%) and ENE (4%) beginning to compete with the westerly sea breeze. Water temps cool to 18.3°C, air temps average 19.6°C, and precipitation stays low at 0.47 mm/day. As the North Pacific storm track reawakens, October can deliver surprisingly clean, powerful surf.
Average Spot conditions at Salt Creek Beach in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salt Creek Beach 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 Salt Creek Beach for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salt Creek Beach 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 Salt Creek Beach.