Conditions at Coco Pipe in October
October: Autumn Transition Brings Cleaner Windows
October is a favourite shoulder month at Coco Pipe. The average swell height still sits at 4ft (1.2m), but the period has grown to 9.1s and the direction mix is arguably the best of the year: NE (36%), ENE (39%), NNE (13%) and N (1%) combine for 89% of the energy from the optimal window. The surf is more consistent and lined-up than in summer, even if not as big as midwinter.
Wind quality also improves as cold fronts begin reaching the Caribbean. The ideal wind score is 33%, the highest of the year, with more S/SSW/SW breezes appearing. ESE and E winds still dominate at 28% and 21%, but they are less aggressive than in July. When a strong western Atlantic storm or late-season hurricane sends 12-14s NE swell, October can produce excellent clean overhead days. Air temperature averages 27.5°C, water temperature is 28.9°C, and rainfall is 2.45 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Coco Pipe in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Coco Pipe 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 Coco Pipe for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Coco Pipe 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 Coco Pipe.