Conditions at Boulevard in October
October: Perfect Balance
October is a transitional jewel. The northeast monsoon begins to stir, and the average swell height rises to around 3.5ft (1.1m) with the longest average period of the year at 10.3s. NE swell becomes the lead direction at 45%, with ENE at 35% and NNE at 12%; a bigger percentage of waves falls in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. While NE winds are returning, the westerly/SW monsoon flow is still frequent enough to keep ideal wind at 40%. This balance makes October the most reliable month for actual surfable quality at Boulevard: enough size and period to have real power, plus a good chance of offshore or at least cross-offshore wind. Air temp averages 27.9°C, rainfall increases to 8.97mm/day, and water temp remains warm at 29.0°C.
Average Spot conditions at Boulevard in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Boulevard 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 Boulevard for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Boulevard 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 Boulevard.