Conditions at Fence in October
October: Spring Swell and Mixed Winds
October is a classic shoulder month: there is still plenty of energy in the water, but the clock is ticking on winter. Average swell height drops to 7ft (2.2m) and period shortens to 11.0s, moving toward the lower end of the powerful long-period class. SSW (20.9%) remains the leading swell direction, with SW at 14.6% and S at 11.0%; ESE/SE/SSE directions also begin to build, reflecting more easterly windswell in the mix. Wind is the weak link: ENE/E totals 29.4%, giving onshore, swell-killing conditions a lot of the time, while WSW (18.7%), SW (10.9%) and W (8.2%) are the offshore escape routes. Ideal surf wind sits at only 21%, the lowest of the year. Spring cold fronts can still produce superb waves when the timing works out. Water temp is 17.8°C and air is warming to 18.1°C.
Average Spot conditions at Fence in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fence 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 Fence for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fence 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 Fence.