Conditions at Taito in October
October: Big Swell, Messy Wind
October sees the North Pacific storm track awaken in earnest, and Taito's swell window fills with serious energy. Average height climbs to 1.4m (4.5ft), the period is 9.1s, and the E (28.9%) and ENE (19.2%) quadrants dominate, pushing the optimal-direction share past 53%. There are frequent 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) plus waves from E/ENE as the first strong extratropical lows form off the continent. Unfortunately, the same weather systems that generate the swell also produce abundant onshore NE wind. NE (21.7%), NNE (17.6%), and ENE (10.6%) account for just over half of the surface wind, and ideal offshore wind sits at just 16%. Precipitation peaks at 7.09 mm/day as fronts roll through. The month offers plenty of power, but clean conditions are earned only in the post-frontal window when the wind shifts to SW or W. Water temps are 23.1°C and air temps average 20.3°C.
Average Spot conditions at Taito in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Taito 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 Taito for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Taito 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 Taito.