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Conditions at Palmarcito in October
October: Big Swell Meets Returning Offshore Flow
October is the transition bridge between the wet-season swell peak and the clean dry-season winds. The average swell settles at 1.3m (4.3ft), the period holds at 13.0s, and SSW is again dominant at 78.5%, with SW 15.0% and S 5.1%. Most energy sits in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class, backed up by regular 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) pulses. Wind quality improves to 59% ideal as WNW and NNW offshore flow becomes more common. Rain is still significant at 6.00mm/day, but the ocean remains warm at 29.2°C and the increasing number of clean, powerful days makes October a rewarding month.
Average Spot conditions at Palmarcito in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Palmarcito 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 Palmarcito for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Palmarcito 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 Palmarcito.