Conditions at Shivas in October
October: Long-Period Return and the First Real Offshore Windows
October is the true transition month. The average wave period jumps to 11.1s, one of the longest of the year, and while average height eases to 1.0m (3ft), the quality increases dramatically. The wave rose is dominated by SSW (39.7%) and SW (28.0%), with WSW (12.0%) and W (5.5%) rounding out 85.2% of the energy. Much of this arrives in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) and 1-1.5m (3-5ft) ranges, but the long periods make the most of it. Ideal wind climbs to 40%, and the offshore NE/ENE/E sector becomes a real presence again after months of monsoon westerlies. Rain remains noticeable at 7.33 mm/day, but the dry season is close. With air temperature at 26.7°C and water at 28.6°C, October is a fantastic month for patient surfers in search of clean, long-period waves.
Average Spot conditions at Shivas in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shivas 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 Shivas for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shivas 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 Shivas.