Conditions at Chickens in October
October: Shoulder-Season Shuffle
October is a transition month. The southwest monsoon is weakening, but the swell mix is still broad. WSW and W sectors lead the wave rose at 19.5% and 14.3%, while SSE comes in strong at 16.9%, SSW at 12%, S at 10.9% and SE at 9.4%. The ideal south quadrant accounts for roughly 49% of the energy, so there are plenty of waves - just not a single dominant, reliable train. Average height drops slightly to 1.0m (3.3ft), and the period shortens to 7.6s, making the surf feel smaller and more chaotic.
Ideal wind time is back down to 34%, and W/WSW flow still dominates about 50% of the time. But the NW and NNW quadrant starts to reappear, and when the trades begin to nudge in, you can score clean, punchy 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) waves early in the day. Rainfall remains high at 5.64mm/day, and air/water temps hover at 27.5°C and 29.0°C. October is a month for picking your spots, not a solid block of good surf.
Average Spot conditions at Chickens in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chickens 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 Chickens for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chickens 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 Chickens.