Conditions at Cotton Trees in October
October: Quality Returns
October is where Cotton Trees starts to shine again. Average swell height sits at 3-4ft (1.1m) with an 11.3s period, and S swell dominates at 82.5%, with 52.7% of readings in the clean, rippable 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. SSW adds another 16.4%, and there is still enough period to make the lines feel substantial. The big story is wind: ideal conditions jump to 36% as offshore and cross-offshore E/SE flow becomes more common. While SW/S winds still appear, they are lighter and less persistent than in July-August. This is a great month for dawn sessions on a west-facing beach - 3-5ft, long-period waves and a real chance of glassy conditions. Water temperature is 27.9°C, air temp 26.3°C, and rain is down to 6.75mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Cotton Trees in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cotton Trees 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 Cotton Trees for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cotton Trees 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 Cotton Trees.