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Conditions at Huntington Beach in October
October: First Real Groundswell and Clean Offshore Mornings
October is the true reawakening. The average swell height may still read 0.8m (2.5ft), but the period is a robust 13.4s and the direction mix is outstanding: 42% SW, 30% WSW, and 18.5% SSW, all squarely on the Huntington window. The distribution shows a healthy chunk in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range, with a secondary peak in 1-1.5m (3-5ft) from W and WSW. More importantly, the wind starts to behave. Ideal offshore flow jumps back to 24%, with NE (6.9%) and ENE (3.7%) making a regular appearance, while the nasty onshore flow drops to 53% and the strongest winds diminish. This combination can deliver clean, slightly glassy surf in the mornings before the afternoon sea breeze. Water temps remain helpful at 17.7°C (63.9°F), air temps average 19.3°C (66.7°F), and rain is still minimal. As the first big North Pacific lows push toward the West Coast, October sets the stage for winter.
Average Spot conditions at Huntington Beach in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach.