Conditions at Kate's in October
October: Mixed Signals as the Monsoon Fades
October is a transition month across the board. The ideal wind percentage is still solid at 43%-W (30.3%) and WNW (19.8%) provide plenty of offshore push-but the swell rose becomes a smorgasbord: SSE (22.4%), S (15.8%), WSW (15.4%), SW (14.0%), SSW (12.1%) and SE (11.6%). Only about one-third of the swell arrives from the optimal SE/SSE window. As a result, Kate's gets less consistent surf, with the average period dropping to 8.3s and heights around 1.1m (3-4ft). The cleanest days will come when a strong SSE/SE swell coincides with a W/NW wind. With air at 27.5°C and water at 28.8°C, it remains pleasant, but the surf is no longer firing on all cylinders.
Average Spot conditions at Kate's in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kate's 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 Kate's for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kate's 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 Kate's.