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Conditions at Backyards in October
October: First North-Northwest Pulse of the Season
The North Atlantic begins to roar back to life in October, and Backyards feels it immediately. Average swell height jumps to 6.6ft (2.0m) with the period rising to 10.7s, entering the powerful long-period zone. The directional spectrum swings back in favor of the NW-facing coastline: NNW contributes 14.5% and N 7.1%, and while NE/ENE still add a combined 46.6%, there is now meaningful north-swell energy mixing in. The wind regime is also shifting. ENE at 35.2% and E at 37.2% still dominate, but offshore S/SSW/SW/WSW windows appear more often, and ideal surfing wind is 26% - one of the highest of the year. Water temperature remains warm at 26.5°C and air temperature is 25.8°C, so the first proper groundswell of autumn is a major highlight. Expect clean 4-8ft (1.2-2.4m) sessions when the offshore wind clicks in.
Average Spot conditions at Backyards in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Backyards 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 Backyards for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Backyards 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 Backyards.