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Conditions at North Beach in October
October: Windy Transitional Month
October is where the low season starts to tighten its grip. The average period drops to 9.2s, ideal wind falls to 28%, and the NE wind returns to full strength at 18.3%, with ENE adding 11.6%. The swell direction is actually not bad - ENE (14.6%), E (15.9%) and ESE (13.8%) combine for 44.3%, while SSE (17.1%) and S (15.9%) still add size. But the shorter period and stronger onshore flow make North Beach lumpy and wind-affected more often than not. SSW winds are also strong (16.6%), and when they fade out a true SW/WSW offshore can produce some clean head-high-plus surf. Water temp has warmed to 21.9°C, air temps average 20.9°C, and precipitation rises to 3.31mm/day with the onset of the spring rains.
Average Spot conditions at North Beach in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at North 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 North Beach for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at North 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 North Beach.