Conditions at Turtles in October
October: Clean Offshore Flow Returns as the Swell Eases
October is a beautiful transition month. The average swell height eases to 1.9m (6.2ft), still solid, with a strong 13.6s period. The direction is a mix of S (54.2) and SSW (34.6), giving Turtles plenty of energy in the water. The wind picture improves again: ideal conditions hit 71 percent as the southeast trades maintain their grip, led by SE (52.0) and ESE (29.9) with a lighter touch than July and August. The result is cleaner surfaces, more makeable sections, and fewer heaving close-outs. Rain begins to pick up to 6.74 mm/day, but air temps are still pleasant at 26.2°C and water is 27.7°C. October is arguably the most user-friendly month of the dry season - a good month for high-performance surfing rather than pure survival.
Average Spot conditions at Turtles in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Turtles 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 Turtles for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Turtles 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 Turtles.