Conditions at Il Bunker in October
October: Autumnal Transition - More Swell, More Setup
October is a genuine turning point. Average swell height rises to 2.3ft (0.7m) and period lengthens to 4.7s, while ideal surf wind sits at 13%. S swell is the dominant direction at 16.9%, with SSE close behind at 16.1%, SW at 11.8% and WSW at 11.0%. That is a lot of exposed southerly energy for the SSW-facing beach. The problem is the wind: SE and SSE are leading wind directions, which means the most active storm tracks also produce onshore or cross-offshore surface conditions. Still, NNE and NE offshore intervals appear in the cold sectors of lows, and those can deliver clean, punchy, rideable surf. Air temperatures cool to 18.5°C, water remains pleasant at 20.6°C, and precipitation increases to 3.10mm/day - a month of real change.
Average Spot conditions at Il Bunker in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Il Bunker 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 Il Bunker for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Il Bunker 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 Il Bunker.