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Conditions at Long Beach in October
October: Autumn Energy Returns
October is when the North Atlantic starts roaring again. The average wave height rises to 4ft (1.3m) and the period settles at 7.7s. The swell direction broadens back into the E/SE/S window: E 12.6%, ESE 13.5%, SE 10.6%, with S and SSW adding 8.6% and 6.4%, and ENE 7.9%. The 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class is well filled, and there are solid percentages in the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) and 6-8ft (2-2.5m) ranges, especially from ENE and ESE. These are the swells that form as extratropical cyclones and Nor'easters reintensify off the coast.
Offshore winds return in force. NNW 9.6%, WNW 9.0%, and NW 8.5% combine with lighter N/NNE flow, giving Long Beach plenty of clean, groomed sessions. Ideal wind is 28%. Air temperatures are mild at 14.6°C, water temperature is still comfortable at 17.4°C, and precipitation averages 3.50 mm/day. October has the perfect combination of increasing swell, decent winds, and warm enough water to be one of the most enjoyable surf months of the entire year.
Average Spot conditions at Long Beach in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Long 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 Long Beach for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Long 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 Long Beach.