Conditions at Galiote in October
October: The Autumn Engine Turns Over
October is when Galiote comes alive. Average swell height rises to 3ft (0.9m), period 5.5s, and ideal wind improves to 23 percent. The E sector becomes the dominant swell direction at 16.3 percent, with ENE at 10.3 percent and ESE at 5.9 percent; combined with NE, the favourable eastern quadrant reaches 34.4 percent, the highest of the year. Offshore W (10.9 percent) and WNW (10.6 percent) winds are still present, but ENE wind also jumps to 19.6 percent and E wind to 13.0 percent, creating onshore chop during many of the swell events. The North Atlantic storm track is igniting, and the cleanest October swells - often 3-5ft (1-1.5m) - come when E/ENE groundswell meets a westerly offshore breeze. Water is 19.7°C, air 16.2°C, and rainfall climbs to 3.24mm per day.
Average Spot conditions at Galiote in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Galiote 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 Galiote for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Galiote 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 Galiote.