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Conditions at Wilderness in October
October: The Summer Sea Breeze Returns
October marks the steady return of the ESE wind machine. ESE jumps to 15.0%, E to 11.8%, and SE to 7.2%, while the offshore sectors sink to under 10%. The ideal-surfing percentage is back at zero, and the swell stats are equally quiet, meaning the spots around Wilderness are mostly small and wind-affected. Air temperatures climb to 16.9°C, water reaches the same 16.9°C, and rain averages 1.53 mm/day. The only real opportunities come when a late-season cold front slips through and produces a fresh S/SW swell; the window is short, so prioritize the early morning while the offshore gradient is still intact.
Average Spot conditions at Wilderness in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Wilderness 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 Wilderness for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Wilderness 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 Wilderness.