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Conditions at Punta Banco in October
October: Maximum Rain, Marginal Wind, and a Faint Silver Lining
October brings the wettest conditions of the year - 9.16mm/day - and the ideal wind percentage remains stuck at 7%. The average swell is still 3-4ft (1.1m), though the period eases to 12.9s. On the bright side, the directional spread is excellent: SSW contributes 87.3% and SW adds 12.7%, meaning the surf is almost always hitting the beach at a favorable angle. About half the waves are 3-5ft (1-1.5m), and 1.7% reach 5-6ft (1.5-2m). The wind, however, is a relentless mix of W (22.8%), WNW (23.5%), and WSW (18.7%) - all onshore at this spot. Air temperatures are at their coolest, around 24.9°C, and water temperature has dropped to 28.0°C. October is a classic wait-for-a-lull month.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Banco in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Banco 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 Punta Banco for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Banco 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 Punta Banco.