Conditions at Encuentro in October
October: Clean Shoulder-Season Groundswell
October brings a further step up in quality. Average period is 9.1s and the swell direction is excellent, with NE (36%), ENE (39%) and NNE (13%) combining for nearly 90% of the wave energy. The surf size remains modest at 1.2m (4ft) on average, but the longer period and better direction mean fewer windswell days and more organized lines. Wind is also favorable: ideal wind sits at 37%, the second-highest of the year, and the trade wind strength is slightly lower than in summer. This makes October one of the cleanest months at Encuentro, especially for the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves that already exist. Water temp is still a summer-like 28.9°C, air temp is 27.5°C, and precipitation is 2.45 mm/day. It's a great month for surfers who want quality over size.
Average Spot conditions at Encuentro in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Encuentro 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 Encuentro for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Encuentro 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 Encuentro.