Conditions at Bude in October
October: The Roar Returns
The North Atlantic roars back to life in October, and Bude feels it immediately. Average swell jumps to 5-6ft (1.7m) with a 9.3-second period, and strong W (25.4%) and WSW (23.3%) swells dominate, with a useful undercurrent of SW (9.1%) energy. This is the full return of autumn groundswell: lows deepen west of Ireland, long fetches aim into the western approaches, and Bude becomes serious again. The catch is wind. Ideal offshore ENE-E-ESE-SE winds blow around 26% of the time; otherwise the prevailing SW/WSW flow can make conditions rough and stormy. Water temperature is still pleasant at 14.9°C, average air temperature is 12.2°C, and rainfall steps up to 3.78mm/day. With a good forecast call, October can produce some of the heaviest and most hollow waves of the year at this west-facing beach.
Average Spot conditions at Bude in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bude 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 Bude for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bude 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 Bude.