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Conditions at Port Alfred in October
October: Spring Winds and Shorter-Period S-SSW Swell
October is the beginning of the low-surf season at Port Alfred, not because the ocean is flat, but because the wind loses its winter magic. Average swell height is still 1.9m (6.2ft), but the period drops to 10.3s and ideal conditions fall to 25%. The swell direction mix still favours SSW at 24.2% and S at 15.0%, with E swell climbing back to 13.0% and ESE/SE/SSE combining for another 30%. ENE wind has surged to 20.3%, E to 10.1%, and the WSW/SW/SSW onshore flow is prominent. Only the early morning hours offer real offshore potential before the spring seabreeze machine switches on. The shorter period means the S/SSW swell is more wind-sensitive, so timing becomes everything. Water temperature is 17.6°C, air temperature averages 18.4°C, and precipitation is 1.89 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Port Alfred in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Port Alfred 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 Port Alfred for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Port Alfred 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 Port Alfred.