Conditions at Stockton in October
October: Autumn Transition and Renewed Consistency
October is when Stockton starts firing more consistently. Average height is 2ft (0.6m) and period is 7.1s, but the spread of directions is excellent for a south-facing beach: ESE (13.8%), SE (11.3%), SSE (9.7%) and S (8.5%) provide the primary swell source. The wind regime also becomes more favorable: NW (9.6%), NNW (9.5%) and WNW (8.7%) combine to give frequent offshore windows, especially in the morning. SSW and SW winds are still present (8.8% and 7.4%), so afternoon sea breezes can blow it out, but the frontal frequency is rising. Water temp drops to 18.3°C and air temps cool to 16.1°C, which actually improves the shape of the surf as lighter humidity and more stable offshore flow move in. October offers the strongest combination of tropical-driven SE swell and early-winter NW offshore winds.
Average Spot conditions at Stockton in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Stockton 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 Stockton for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Stockton 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 Stockton.