Conditions at Yoff Beach in October
October: Swell Returns, Wind Still Cooperates
October bridges the gap beautifully. The average swell height rises to 5ft (1.5m) and the period jumps to 11.1s - a solid step up from summer. The direction swings strongly back to NNW at 78.5%, with 32.8% of all waves in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range and 5.3% over 6.5ft (2m). NW contributes another 16.7%, so the swell direction is once again dominated by the northern quadrant, aligning well with Yoff's exposure.
Meanwhile, ideal offshore wind still clicks in at 24% - not as high as summer, but still workable. The winds are lighter and more variable: NNW (32.3%) and NW (11.5%) remain, but there are meaningful contributions from W (6.6%), WSW (4.5%), SW (3.2%), and SSW (2.0%). This mix yields plenty of clean windows, especially in the mornings. The water remains warm at 28.5°C, air is 27.9°C, and precipitation fades to 1.56mm/day. October is the true sweet spot - quality, power, and cleanliness in equal measure.
Average Spot conditions at Yoff Beach in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Yoff Beach 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 Yoff Beach for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Yoff Beach 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 Yoff Beach.