Conditions at Bombies in October
October: Swell Still Sizable, Transition Brewing
October is the gateway between the brutal southeast monsoon and the clean northwest monsoon. Winds still blow from the SE (47.3%) or SSE (27.7%) most days, keeping ideal surf windows at just 3%. But there are subtle signs of change: the SE trades ease in speed, and the swell direction shifts back to a mix of S (48.0%) and SSW (39.3%), average height 1.8m (6ft), period 13.7s. The wave energy remains sizable, but the onshore wind is still strong enough to put a bump on the face. Later in the month, as low-pressure systems drift across the Indian Ocean and the northwest monsoon begins to stir, the wind outlook improves. Water temp 28.9°C, air 27.2°C, rainfall starts increasing to 4.8mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Bombies in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bombies 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 Bombies for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bombies 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 Bombies.