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Conditions at Tombstones in October
October: Spring Transition and Blustery Winds
October is a fickle transition month. The average height stays at 5.2ft (1.6m) but period drops to 13.0s, and ideal wind falls to 12%. Swell remains generous from the SW (57.0%) and SSW (37.4%) quadrants, with periods in the 10-14s band producing powerful swell, but the wind is the problem. S (33.0%) and SSW (28.9%) are strong and frequent, often blowing 20-40kph, which creates lumpy, wind-affected conditions. Air temp rises to 23.6°C, water is 22.3°C, and rain is just 0.08mm/day. For the patient surfer there are still good waves, but you have to pick the lighter-wind windows carefully.
Average Spot conditions at Tombstones in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tombstones 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 Tombstones for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tombstones 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 Tombstones.