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Conditions at Venice Beach in October
October: Longest Periods and Cleaner Autumn Winds
October marks the real turnaround at Venice Beach. The average swell height dips slightly to 2.3ft (0.7m), but the average wave period jumps to 12.9s-the longest of the year-meaning the swell that does arrive is cleanly organized, long-period energy. Direction remains excellent: WSW 38.8%, SW 34.9%, W 16.4%, and SSW 9.3%. The size profile is small, with about 85% in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, but the combination of longer period and more offshore wind makes it feel better than the raw numbers suggest.
Ideal wind jumps to 40% as the autumn pressure gradient strengthens. Northeasterly and easterly flow (NNE 9.5%, N 2.9%, E 4.7%, etc.) begins to override the summer sea breeze more often, and onshore wind drops to about 38%. Water temp is still warm at 17.1°C, air temps average 19.6°C, and precipitation increases slightly to 0.56mm/day. This is the month to start watching the North Pacific forecast again.
Average Spot conditions at Venice Beach in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Venice 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 Venice Beach for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Venice 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 Venice Beach.