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Conditions at Chesterman Beach in October
October: The Pacific Roars Back to Life
The North Pacific storm track switches on in October, and Chesterman sees a sharp jump in surf size. Average swell height climbs to 2.0m (6.6ft) with an 11.7s period. The swell direction is heavily WSW and W, with a good helping of SW and WNW, putting the beach directly in the path of the first major groundswells of the season. Wind is a mixed bag at first - ESE offshore and NW onshore both feature prominently - but ideal surf wind ticks up to 23%, giving you real sessions between frontal passages. Air temps cool to 10.2°C, water temp is still comfortable at 11.5°C, and precipitation rises to 6.85mm/day. This is the time to start watching the forecast closely.
Average Spot conditions at Chesterman Beach in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chesterman 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 Chesterman Beach for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chesterman 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 Chesterman Beach.