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Conditions at El Faro in October
October: Classic Spring Lottery
October is the spring lottery. Average swell height holds at 2.6m (8.5ft) and the period is still a hefty 12.8s, but the useful N/NNW sector fades to 1.3% (WNW 0.9%, NW 0.3%, NNW 0.1%). The swell window is closing, yet wind quality is still decent: ideal conditions occur 20% of the time thanks to strong S (32.1%) and SSW (26.8%) offshore flow. The result is a spot that can be pristine, small and playful one day, then completely blocked by a 2.5m (8ft) southwest swell that fills the horizon but leaves the bay looking flat. Rain decreases to 1.93 mm/day, air temps climb to 11.7°C, and water temperature begins to rise slightly to 13.0°C. Approach October with low expectations and a broad quiver; the occasional long-period WNW fetch is the only key that really fits the lock.
Average Spot conditions at El Faro in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Faro 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 El Faro for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Faro 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 El Faro.