Conditions at Kilcummin in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back
The North Atlantic roars to life in October, and Kilcummin starts to feel like a proper surf spot again. Average swell jumps to 1.4m (4-5ft) and the mean period to 11.0s, with a clear increase in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) classes. The wave rose is well balanced: W 25.5 per cent, WNW 26.9 per cent, NW 13.4 per cent and NNW 5.8 per cent, giving the preferred N-NNW-NW share about 20 per cent. Wind is the real highlight: October records the highest ideal-wind percentage of the year at 38 per cent, with the S-SSW-SW offshore quadrant totalling about 30 per cent and the onshore northerly directions just 13 per cent. Long-period W-NW swell combined with offshore southern winds is exactly what Kilcummin needs. Water temp is still a workable 13.4°C, air averages 11.6°C, and rainfall starts to build at 4.58mm/day. Get ready; the season is on.
Average Spot conditions at Kilcummin in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kilcummin 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 Kilcummin for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kilcummin 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 Kilcummin.