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Conditions at Supertubes in October
October: Spring Mix and More Offshore Windows
October begins the transition back down in size but maintains excellent quality. Average swell height eases to 7ft (2.2m) while the period stays at 12.9s. Swell direction is dominated once again by SW (40.1 percent) and WSW (15.4 percent), with SSW (10.8 percent) also playing a big role. The W and WNW components fade, meaning the swell is less direct but still powerful enough to make Supertubes grind on its better days.
Wind quality is the highlight. The S/SSW/SW/WSW quadrant becomes more prominent as the spring pressure gradient sets up, and ideal offshore conditions reach 21 percent. With air temps at 16.1°C (10.0-23.5°C), water temp starting to warm to 17.9°C, and precipitation down to 1.16 mm/day, October offers cleaner conditions and fewer storms than midwinter, with enough swell to keep the reef alive.
Average Spot conditions at Supertubes in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Supertubes 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 Supertubes for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Supertubes 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 Supertubes.