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Conditions at Steamer Lane in October
October: The First Big Swells of the Dark Season
October is a transition month with teeth. Average swell height jumps to 1.7m (5.5ft), period lengthens to 12.4s, and the Aleutian Low begins to spin up stronger low-pressure systems in the Gulf of Alaska. WNW remains the dominant swell direction (56.4%), with W adding 21.3% and NW 4.3%; the 1.5-2.5m magnitude range is well represented. Winds are ideal 84% of the time - NNW (18.3%), WNW (18.7%), NW (18.1%) and W (14.3%) create long stretches of offshore/clean flow. Rain is still modest (0.86mm/day), air temps average 15.9°C and water temperature is a friendly 13.5°C. With autumn's first solid groundswell meeting late-summer water warmth, October can produce some of the most comfortable, quality surf of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Steamer Lane in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Steamer Lane 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 Steamer Lane for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Steamer Lane 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 Steamer Lane.