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Conditions at Smiths Beach in October
October: The Clean Shoulder Season
October is the classic Australian spring surf month, and it treats Smiths well. Average swell eases to around 7ft (2.2m) but remains at 12.9 seconds. The swell is still strongly SW-oriented, with WSW as the key secondary angle. While pure NW swell is rare, the combination of solid WSW groundswell and more forgiving winds makes the beach far more accessible than during midwinter.
The wind field relaxes considerably, with ideal offshore flow at 21 percent and a much lighter overall distribution. The brutal W/NW winter wind events are fewer, and S/SW breezes become more routine. Rainfall drops to 1.16mm/day and water begins a slow warm-up to 17.9°C. October is a fine month for long-period walls without the intensity of July.
Average Spot conditions at Smiths Beach in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Smiths 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 Smiths Beach for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Smiths 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 Smiths Beach.