Conditions at Katagai in October
October: Easterly Energy Peaks, Transition Blows In
October is where the surf season starts to wake up again. Average swell height rises to 1.4m (4-5ft), and the directional focus is exactly where you want it: E swell is 29 percent, ESE 21 percent, and ENE 19 percent, putting the beach in the crosshairs of every passing North Pacific low. The caveat is that the wind is still transitioning, with offshore flow only 26 percent and NE/NNE winds still dominating the early part of the month. As the Siberian High begins to build later in October, more NNW/NW offshore days appear, laying the groundwork for the excellent winter season ahead. Water temps are still mild at 21.5°C, so the dawn patrol is becoming crowded for good reason.
Average Spot conditions at Katagai in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Katagai 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 Katagai for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Katagai 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 Katagai.