Conditions at Paunch in October
October: Flattest and Most Contaminated
October is the slowest month for Paunch. Average height ties September at 2.3ft (0.7m), while the period is the shortest of the year at 7.0s. NE swell still leads with 71.9%, but there is more directional spread, with NNE (11.4%) and NNW (4.9%) injecting less favorable angles. The silver lining is a small bump of N/NNW energy from early-season cold fronts and tropical systems, yet quality remains poor. Ideal wind drops to 61%-the worst of the year-so lumpy, onshore afternoons are common. Rain totals 9.39 mm/day, air temps average 25.1°C, and water temperature remains at 29.2°C. It is not the time to plan a strike mission; wait for a stray tropical swell or a late-season cold front to break the pattern.
Average Spot conditions at Paunch in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Paunch 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 Paunch for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Paunch 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 Paunch.