Conditions at Kanyakumari in October
October: Transition to Trade Surf
October is the crucial transition into the northeast monsoon. Ideal wind jumps to 35% as W/WNW flow drops in intensity and N/NW/NNW offshore lines appear more often. The swell mix swings back toward the S window - S 30.8%, SSW 26.6%, SW 19.1%, SSE 8.1% - giving the south-southeast-facing beach more direct period energy. Average height is a manageable 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) with period at 11.1s. Water temperature is back up at 27.7°C, air 27.0°C, and rainfall reaches the yearly high at 8.54mm/day as tropical systems roll by. The surf can be very good when the wind aligns; October is an underrated month.
Average Spot conditions at Kanyakumari in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kanyakumari 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 Kanyakumari for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kanyakumari 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 Kanyakumari.