Conditions at Nusa Dua in October
October: The Monsoon Flip Begins
October is the threshold. Swell average drops to 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) but the period stays long at 13.8s. The direction becomes absurdly singles out of the SSW - 83.1% of all swell energy. Ideal wind edges up to 11%, as the SE trades weaken: SE 27.2% and ESE 25.8% are still there, but lighter, and westerly winds start to reappear (W 2.7%, WNW 1.2%). The ocean begins to clean up between pulses, rewarding those who read the local wind patterns. Water temp warms to 27.8°C, air to 26.8°C, and rain returns slightly (2.1mm/day). It's the beginning of the shoulder-season opportunity.
Average Spot conditions at Nusa Dua in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nusa Dua 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 Nusa Dua for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nusa Dua 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 Nusa Dua.