Conditions at Kuta in October
October: Marquee Swell Still Firing, Wind a Gamble
October is a fascinating transition month. The ocean still holds plenty of Southern Hemisphere swell from the tail end of the storm track, with average height at 5-6ft (1.7m) and period at 13.7s. The direction is almost perfect: 86% from SSW and 9% from SW. The height distribution is weighted toward 5-6ft (1.5-2m) waves, with 16% in the 6-8ft (2-2.5m) range, so the raw ingredients are there for excellent surf.
Wind is still stuck in the southeast trade pattern, though, with SE (36%), ESE (22%) and SSE (21%) dominating. Ideal surf winds remain very low at 17%. The first signs of the monsoon shift appear in more southerly and westerly light winds, but reliable clean conditions are still weeks away. Water temperature climbs to 28.2°C, air temp 27.1°C, and rain ticks up to 2.65 mm/day - a preview of the wet season.
Average Spot conditions at Kuta in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kuta 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 Kuta for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kuta 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 Kuta.