Conditions at Panton in October
October: Prime-Time Groundswell
October is one of the standout months on the Panton calendar. The average swell jumps to 2.4m (8ft), periods stretch to 11.2s, and the North Atlantic begins to produce consistent, long-period groundswell from the WNW (15.2%), NW (14.3%) and NNW (10.1%). At the same time, the wind distribution shifts toward a healthy S/SW flow - ideal conditions reach 30% of the time, the highest figure of the year - giving surfers genuine windows of clean, structured swell. Rain-bearing fronts and earlier-season storms become more common, with 3.92mm/day of precipitation expected, but the silver lining is that the system winds groom Panton well. Water temperature holds at 16.0°C, so transition rubber is the call while the surf season clicks back into gear.
Average Spot conditions at Panton in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Panton 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 Panton for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Panton 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 Panton.