Conditions at Pools in October
October: The Magic Window
October might be the best all-round month at Pools. Average heights come in around 4ft (1.2m) and the period hits a strong 10 seconds, with the mix now favouring NE and NNE swells that have enough juice to wrap into the beach. Ideal wind conditions are up at 60%, which means more frequent clean sessions than midwinter. When a passing storm sends a few extra N/NNE pulses, the break can fire. Water temps remain warm at 29.1°C and the air is still summery at 28.2°C. If you time it right, October offers that rare combination of size, shape, and clean surface.
Average Spot conditions at Pools in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pools 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 Pools for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pools 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 Pools.