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Conditions at Long Sands in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back
The North Atlantic wakes from its summer slumber in October, and Long Sands feels it immediately. Average swell height jumps to 1.1m (3.5ft) and the average period stretches to 7.6s, giving the waves real punch again. The swell window becomes broader and more energetic: NNE leads at 13%, but ENE, E and N all contribute solid 1-1.5m (4-5ft) peaks, with a growing number of 1.5-2m (5-7ft) sets from the east quadrant. This is the month where the beach starts lighting up with consistent, surfable waves.
Wind conditions stack the deck in your favour. Ideal surf wind reaches 34%, and the dominant WSW/SW/W flow is persistently offshore, while onshore E/NE winds drop to a minor role. The early-autumn storms track close enough to the UK to generate both swell and offshore wind regimes. Water temperature is still a respectable 12.5°C, air temps average 10.5°C, and rainfall increases to 2.39mm/day. October is the true beginning of the best surf season at Long Sands - and it only gets better from here.
Average Spot conditions at Long Sands in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Long Sands 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 Long Sands for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Long Sands 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 Long Sands.