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Conditions at La Puntilla in October
October: Fall Transition Ignites the Window
October is the best of the shoulder months and a genuine turning point. Average swell stays at around 4ft (1.2m), but the period climbs to 9.1s and the wind is ideal for surfing 14% of the time, the highest of the year. The swell direction mix is beautifully balanced: ENE at 39%, NE at 36%, and NNE at 13%, meaning the north-easterly groundswell corridor is firing up again. Wave heights are mostly in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class, with over 17% of waves in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range from NE/NNE/ENE. Trades still blow ESE (31%) and E (25%) a large part of the time, yet the more frequent light offshore SSW/SW/WSW/W winds create cleaner, more organized conditions. Add in the tail end of hurricane season, and October can occasionally deliver oversized, long-period magic. Air temps average 27.5°C, water temps are warm at 28.9°C, and rainfall is 2.45 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at La Puntilla in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Puntilla 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 La Puntilla for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Puntilla 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 La Puntilla.