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Conditions at Yzerfontein in October
October: Summer Wind Muscle Returns
October is where the wind battle turns against surfers again. Average swell remains 7-8ft (2.3m) at 11.7s, and SW (26%) plus SSW (22%) keep the southwest swell machine going. But S wind is back up to 29%, with SSE (19%) and SSW (11%) adding more onshore energy, leaving only 13% ideal conditions. The air heats to 16.2°C, water is 15.1°C, and precipitation drops to 0.87mm/day. Spring warmth and the strengthening South Atlantic high are rebuilding the persistent summer wind regime. There will be some great waves, but they will increasingly come with bumps and blown-out surfaces.
Average Spot conditions at Yzerfontein in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Yzerfontein 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 Yzerfontein for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Yzerfontein 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 Yzerfontein.