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Conditions at Cat Bay in October
October: Big Swell And Shifting Winds
October is an enigma: some of the best waves of the year occur this month, but the percentage of ideal conditions is still just 34%. Average swell height is a robust 1.6m (5.2ft) at 12.3s, and the swell direction remains anchored in the southwest quadrant, with SW at 53.0%, WSW at 15.5%, and SSW at 11.1%. Plenty of long-period groundswell wraps into the bay. Wind directions are more balanced than midwinter. WSW is the top direction at 11.5%, but SW is close at 10.4%, and SSE, S, SSW and SE combine for nearly 30% of the favourable offshore flow. NNW drops to 9.2%, so clean windows start to appear more regularly. With water temperature still cool at 14.0°C and 2.16 mm/day of rain, this month rewards the dedicated surfer.
Average Spot conditions at Cat Bay in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cat Bay 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 Cat Bay for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cat Bay 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 Cat Bay.