Conditions at La Sud in October
October: Prime Time Returns
October is the shift into high gear. The average swell builds to 4ft (1.3m) with a period of 11.3 seconds, and ideal offshore wind jumps back up to 35%. The swell direction splits nearly perfectly between WNW (41.2%) and NW (42.1%), giving the beach full exposure to the developing North Atlantic storm track. The height distribution now shows meaningful percentages in the 1-1.5m and 1.5-2m classes, with 2-2.5m waves starting to appear as the month progresses. Water temperature is a pleasant 18.4°C while the air cools to 15.2°C. October is one of the most exciting months to be at La Sud, combining autumn swell energy with the last touch of warmth.
Average Spot conditions at La Sud in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Sud 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 Sud for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Sud 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 Sud.