Conditions at P-Land in October
October: SW Groundswell Peaks but Onshore Winds Dominate
October brings the most balanced SW/SSW swell mix of the year: SSW (50%) and SW (49%) are nearly equal, with a few WSW pulses mixed in. This is actually the best swell window for P-Land in terms of direction, and the percentage of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves is high, around 45 percent, with a few 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) waves pushing in. The average period drops to 12.4s but remains powerful. However, the wind is at its worst: ideal surfing wind is only 4 percent of the time, the lowest of the year. W winds alone account for 38 percent of the wind rose, and WSW/WNW add another 41 percent - a relentless onshore regime. With 9.54mm/day of rain and warm 28.1°C water, October is a prime candidate for washouts. Keep an eye out for rare high-pressure builds that can flip the wind briefly offshore and unlock the best waves of the month.
Average Spot conditions at P-Land in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at P-Land 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 P-Land for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at P-Land 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 P-Land.