Conditions at Ouakam in October
October: The Window of Opportunity
October is a standout month at Ouakam. The summer chaos fades as the North Atlantic storm track begins to spin up, producing an average swell height of 1.5m (4.9ft) and an average period of 11.1s. The swell direction reverts to a dominant NNW (78.5%) with NW adding 16.7% - a much cleaner, more organised swell for the point. Crucially, the wind also shifts back towards the north-eastern trades: N (12.4%), NNE (9.9%) and NE (2.2%) provide a solid offshore component, and the ideal wind percentage leaps to 41%, the highest of any month. Morning offshore sessions are common, and the combination of mid-period groundswell and glassy conditions produces hollow, rippable waves. Water temperature is still a warm 28.5°C, so boardshorts or a light spring suit are all you need. This is the month to book your trip.
Average Spot conditions at Ouakam in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ouakam 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 Ouakam for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ouakam 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 Ouakam.