Conditions at Ligia in October
October: The Autumn Reawakening
October is where Ligia starts to wake up. The average height lifts to 0.5m (1.5-2ft / 0.5-0.6m), the period rises to 4.8s and the ideal wind window jumps to 22%. The Mediterranean storm track is becoming more active, and the swell rose reflects it: SW at 10.8% and WSW at 10.6% are back near the top, with SSW at 9.6% and S at 8.3%. WNW at 13.2% and NW at 17.9% still dominate, but the mix is shifting toward the directions Ligia actually wants. Wind-wise, the NE/ENE/E offshore flow is much more present, with NE at 10.7%, ENE at 12.4% and E at 11.8%, giving more workable surfaces. Water is still warm at 22.3°C, air averages 19.4°C and rain increases to 3.11 mm/day. It is not winter yet, but you can feel the season changing under your board.
Average Spot conditions at Ligia in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ligia 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 Ligia for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ligia 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 Ligia.