Conditions at Mahe in October
October: Transitional Long-Period Swell, Fading Power
As the southwest monsoon retreats, swell size fades quickly to an average of 1.3ft (0.4m), while the period jumps to 10.0s-a frustrating combo of long-period energy and small wave heights. Swell directions remain ideal: SW (42.4%), WSW (26.7%), SSW (21.3%) and W (7.5%). About 18% of waves top the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) mark, so there are still occasional clean chest-high lines if you are picky. Winds become more variable as the northeast monsoon pattern establishes, but ideal wind windows drop to 8%. Rain is still active at 8.26 mm/day, water temperature is 29.0°C and air temperature averages 25.8°C. Watch the tropics for late-season cyclones; they can throw unexpected swell into the Arabian Sea.
Average Spot conditions at Mahe in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mahe 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 Mahe for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mahe 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 Mahe.