Conditions at Lakey Peak in October
October: Transition, With Plenty of Quality
October is a transition month, but it can still produce some of the most pleasant surf of the year. Average swell height is 5ft (1.5m), period 13.9s, and the direction splits between SSW (73%) and SW (25%). The heights show a healthy mix of 3-5ft and 5-6.5ft (1-1.5m and 1.5-2m) energy, with occasional 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) sets. The wind signal becomes more variable: S is now the leading direction at 28%, with SSE at 26% and SSW at 12%. Even so, ideal wind conditions still occur 70% of the time, and mornings with light offshore/cross-offshore ESE-E flow can be world class. Rain begins to creep back up at 1.18mm/day and water temps warm to 28.2°C. Surfers willing to watch the wind chart will be rewarded with excellent, well-shaped waves.
Average Spot conditions at Lakey Peak in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lakey Peak 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 Lakey Peak for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lakey Peak 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 Lakey Peak.