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Surf foiling in United States in October

In October the best surf foiling in United States is at Santa Cruz – Cowell's, Oahu – Kailua Beach & Oahu – Haleiwa.

Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Waves: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 16–27°C, 4/3 wetsuit at 16–18°C; no wetsuit at 27°C
  • Air: 25°C by day, 19°C at night
  • Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 10; a day can have both
  • Warm enough for no wetsuit: Oahu – Kailua Beach, Oahu – Haleiwa & Kanaha Beach Park – Maui.
  • For beginners: Santa Cruz – Cowell's & Montauk.

When are you planning to go?

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1Santa Cruz – Cowell's, surfing, surf foiling & tow foiling. Photo: Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA
OctGOOD
Cowell's
Santa Cruz · United States
1.9 m waves16° water23° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ MRY 45 km
2Oahu – Kailua Beach, kitesurfing, wingfoiling & windsurfing. Photo: Forest & Kim Starr
OctGOOD
Kailua Beach
Oahu · United States
1.9 m waves27° water28° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 22 km
3Oahu – Haleiwa, kitesurfing, wingfoiling & windsurfing. Photo: Janine from Mililani, Hawaii, United States
OctGOOD
Haleiwa
Oahu · United States
1.8 m waves27° water29° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 36 km
4Kanaha Beach Park – Maui, kitesurfing, wingfoiling & windsurfing. Photo: Kirt Edblom from Kihei, Hi, United States
OctGOOD
Kanaha Beach Park
Maui · United States
1.6 m waves27° water29° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ OGG 0 km
5Montauk, surfing & surf foiling. Photo: GoBlue9
OctPEAK SEASON
Montauk
United States
1.4 m waves18° water17° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ WST 36 km

Averages of the 5 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.

Questions

Where to go surf foiling in United States in October?

Santa Cruz – Cowell's: 1.9 m waves; Oahu – Kailua Beach: 1.9 m waves; Oahu – Haleiwa: 1.8 m waves.

How warm is the water in United States in October?

16–27°C: 4/3 wetsuit at 16–18°C; no wetsuit at 27°C.

Where can beginners go surf foiling in October?

Good spots for beginners this month: Santa Cruz – Cowell's & Montauk.

Which airport is closest?

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), 45 km from Santa Cruz – Cowell's; Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), 22 km from Oahu – Kailua Beach; Kahului International Airport (OGG), 0 km from Kanaha Beach Park – Maui.

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