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Conditions at North Stradbroke Island in October
October: Spring Flip-Flop
October is the definition of a transition month. The average swell height is 1.1m (3-4ft) with the period falling to 8.0s, so the surf becomes less reliable and more dependent on synoptic timing. East (19%), ESE (17%) and SE (15%) swells still fill the window, but the wind is changing: NNW winds are now the most common direction (18%), while SE winds (13%) and ESE winds (9%) remain stubborn. The ideal offshore percentage drops to 18% as onshore E/ESE/SE/SSE flows rebuild to around 37% of the wind rose. Rain increases to 2.72mm/day, air temps warm to 21.4°C, and water temp rebounds to 22.6°C. Morning sessions before the seabreeze are still good, but the days of all-day clean winter surf are numbered.
Average Spot conditions at North Stradbroke Island in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at North Stradbroke Island 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 North Stradbroke Island for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at North Stradbroke Island 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 North Stradbroke Island.