Conditions at Malik's in October
October: Big Late Southwest-Monsoon Swell Under a Choppy Westerly Wind
October continues the pattern of big westerly swell and onshore wind, but the average period begins to shrink to 9.9s, signalling the dying breaths of the southwest monsoon. The swell rose still shows SSW (21.8%), SW (24.1%) and WSW (22.2%) as major contributors, with an average height of 1.3m (4ft) and a healthy 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) band from WSW/W. The wind, though, is ideal just 8 percent of the time; W (29.6%) and WSW (23.0%) are the dominant directions and they are directly onshore. Expect a lot of bumpy, energy-filled conditions that are better left for more sheltered spots on the atoll. October is wet too, with 6.22 mm/day of rain, air temperatures around 27.5°C and water temperature 28.9°C.
Average Spot conditions at Malik's in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Malik'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 Malik's for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Malik'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 Malik's.