diff --git a/src/util/captureEvents.ts b/src/util/captureEvents.ts
index 8d4e8a8aa..3f27a4062 100644
--- a/src/util/captureEvents.ts
+++ b/src/util/captureEvents.ts
@@ -121,6 +121,7 @@ export function captureEvents(element: HTMLElement, options: CaptureOptions) {
 
     hasMoved = false;
     hasSwiped = false;
+    initialSwipeAxis = undefined;
   }
 
   function onMove(e: MouseEvent | RealTouchEvent) {