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Conditions at Millers in October
October: Building Spring Swell, Bigger Southerly Spread
October is a genuine shoulder month. Average swell is 7.2ft (2.2m) with an 11.0s period. The SSW sector still leads at 20.9 per cent, but SW (14.6 per cent), S (11.0 per cent), SSE (8.2 per cent) and E/ESE/SE (20.2 per cent combined) show a broad spread of swell directions. The E/ESE/SE components are significant, giving the NNE-facing cove more variety. Ideal offshore wind sits at 22 per cent, with WSW at 18.7 per cent and SW at 10.9 per cent. The E/ENE flow is strong (29.4 per cent combined), and the onshore N/NNE/NE/NNW quadrant is a tiny 5.5 per cent. Water temp is 17.8°C, air 18.1°C, precipitation 1.48 mm/day. October is a fine month for consistency: not as huge as winter, but easier to find clean, lined-up waves and noticeably warmer days as spring takes hold.
Average Spot conditions at Millers in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Millers 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 Millers for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Millers 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 Millers.