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Conditions at Abrolhos Islands in October
October: Spring Shoulder with Solid Size
October is the autumn shoulder in reverse - still plenty of size, but the wind is starting to turn hostile again. Average swell height drops slightly to 2.5m (8ft) with an average period of 13.1s, keeping the long-period character intact. SSW swell leads at 25.1%, with SW close behind at 24.3% and S back up to 4.6%. There is still serious groundswell in the water, and the 2-2.5m (6-8ft) band is very well represented.
The main issue is the return of strong southerly winds. S winds hit 26.6%, SSE 24.8%, and SSW 12.3%, making clean conditions much harder to find. Ideal offshore wind drops to 7% of the time, typically early in the day before the spring sea breeze takes over. Water temperature reaches its annual minimum at 20.4°C, air averages 18.8°C, and rainfall is low at 0.46 mm/day. October offers good waves but requires patience and keen timing.
Average Spot conditions at Abrolhos Islands in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Abrolhos Islands 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 Abrolhos Islands for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Abrolhos Islands 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 Abrolhos Islands.