Conditions at Scar Reef in October
October: The Transition Begins to Fade
October is the edge of the fair-to-good season. Ideal wind remains excellent at 88 percent, but the monsoon transition is underway. The wind field is still offshore-friendly - S 45.4%, SSE 27.0%, SSW 13.8% - so texture is often clean. The average swell drops slightly to 5ft (1.5m) with a 13.8s period, and the swell direction is locked on the SSW at 86.6%. There are still some solid pulses, with 28.0% of energy in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range and 4.2% in the 6-8ft (2-2.5m) range. Rainfall starts to increase to 2.22mm/day, water temp rises to 29.2°C and air temp to 26.9°C. Expect good waves early in the month, with quality slowly blending into wet-season mode as November approaches.
Average Spot conditions at Scar Reef in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Scar Reef 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 Scar Reef for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Scar Reef 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 Scar Reef.