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Conditions at State's Avenue in October
October: Autumn Momentum and Cold Front Swells
October is where the winter season begins. Average swell heights climb to 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) and the average period reaches 7.7s. E is the dominant swell direction at 14.5%, with ESE close behind at 13.1% and the full favourable ESE/SE/SSE/S window at 39%. The mix of E/ESE and S/SSE energy gives State's Avenue a steady diet of surfable lines.
The wind pattern becomes much more winter-like. WNW, NW and NNW are all prominent, pushing the ideal-wind frequency to 28%. Each passing cold front brings a fresh pulse of offshore wind and new swell. Air temperature cools to 15.1°C, water temperature is still a comfortable 18.5°C, and precipitation averages 3.31mm/day. These are the kind of clean, punchy autumn sessions that make this spot shine.
Average Spot conditions at State's Avenue in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at State's Avenue 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 State's Avenue for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at State's Avenue 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 State's Avenue.