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Conditions at Ocean Reef Park in October
October: Autumn Energy Builds
October reopens the quality surf season. The average height climbs back to 4ft (1.2m), period holds at 8.2s, and the swell rose is dominated by NE (34%) and ENE (34%), with NNE (11%) adding a strong northern complement. This is the month when low-pressure systems off the US East Coast start digging in, sending robust northeast to east-northeast swell toward Ocean Reef Park. Wave heights in the 1-1.5m range are common, and the 1.5-2.5m bracket takes a substantial share. The fly in the ointment is wind: ENE winds are the most frequent at 20%, creating onshore conditions, and ideal wind is only 16%. Still, when a cold front sweeps through and pushes the wind into the west and northwest, the east-facing beach can dish out excellent, powerful autumn waves. Air temps cool to 25.9°C, water remains warm at 28.2°C, and rainfall is 4.19mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Ocean Reef Park in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ocean Reef Park 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 Ocean Reef Park for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ocean Reef Park 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 Ocean Reef Park.