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Conditions at Peahi-Jaws in October
October: The Giant Begins to Stir
October is the true kickoff of big-wave season at Jaws. The average swell height jumps to 5ft (1.5m) and the period lengthens to 11.0s. ENE and NE still supply a lot of background energy at 27.8% and 25.3% respectively, but NNW and N swells are now showing real presence at 13.5% and 8.6%. The North Pacific storm track is starting to aim powerful, long-period groundswell at the north shore. Trade winds remain dominant, but ideal offshore wind rises to 24%, giving occasional clean, glassy days. When the first solid NNW pulse of the season connects with a light SSW breeze, Jaws shows why it is the world's premier big-wave arena. Air temps average 24.8°C, water remains warm at 26.4°C, and rainfall increases to 1.42mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Peahi-Jaws in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Peahi-Jaws 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 Peahi-Jaws for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Peahi-Jaws 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 Peahi-Jaws.