Conditions at Cabo Ledo in October
October: The Change of Light
October is a transition month with a lot of late-season swell still in the water. The average height reads 4ft (1.2m), but the period dips slightly to 12.2 seconds and the serious 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) energy is now down to about 10 percent. The wave direction remains split between SSW and SW, so Cabo Ledo continues to see lined-up peaks, just with less grunt than in June or July.
Wind-wise, SSW and SW flows dominate a huge share of the observations, but the clean-wind percentage drops to 66 percent, meaning some afternoons get a moderating WSW sea-breeze. Water temperature climbs to 23.9°C, making the transition to thinner wetsuits. This is a pleasant, session-friendly month where there are usually waves but no longer the raw winter power.
Average Spot conditions at Cabo Ledo in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cabo Ledo 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 Cabo Ledo for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cabo Ledo 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 Cabo Ledo.