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Conditions at Bantham in October
October: The Roar of the North Atlantic
October is when Bantham transforms. The average swell height jumps to 5-6ft (1.7m) with a period of 8.4s as the first deep autumn lows march across the North Atlantic. The swell direction shifts decisively to the W-SW sector - WSW (25.2%), SW (14.3%), W (13.1%) - and there's a marked increase in solid 6-8ft (2-2.5m) groundswell. The wind, however, remains the limiting factor: only 14% of the time is it offshore. The prevailing southwesterly and westerly winds blow stronger and more frequently, with SSW+SW+WSW around 30% of all observations, often in the 20-40kph range. Still, when a deep Atlantic depression spins up and then clears, the offshore NE-E wind often arrives behind the front, cleaning up the swell perfectly. Air temps cool to 12.0°C, water is still 15.0°C, and precipitation increases to 3.76mm/day. This is one of the most exciting yet hit-or-miss months on the calendar.
Average Spot conditions at Bantham in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bantham 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 Bantham for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bantham 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 Bantham.