Conditions at Fishermans Point in October
October: The Quality Door Swings Open
October is one of the standout autumn months. Average swell settles at a very manageable 4ft (1.1m) with 11.3s of period, and the S direction dominates at 82.5%, with the bulk of it in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range; SSW adds 16.4%, including 1.8% overhead sets. More importantly, ideal wind jumps to 47%. The SE and ESE trades are now strongly represented, giving Fishermans Point clean, groomed conditions for the long-period south swell. Rainfall decreases to 7.08 mm/day and water temperature warms to 27.9°C, making October an excellent month for quality over raw size.
Average Spot conditions at Fishermans Point in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fishermans Point 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 Fishermans Point for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fishermans Point 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 Fishermans Point.