Conditions at Porto Katsiki in October
October: The Autumnal Reawakening
October is the true autumn reawakening. The average swell height rises to 2ft (0.6m), average period edges up to 4.5s, and the synoptic storm track becomes active again. The S/SSW/SW corridor carries 22.8% of the directional energy, with S (7.6%), SSW (7.3%) and SW (7.9%) all contributing evenly. These are the directions that actually hit Porto Katsiki cleanly, and as the frequency of deep Mediterranean lows increases, so do the chances of a proper 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) state. NW swell (24.4%) still dominates the rose, but WSW energy (9.5%) can wrap into the bay. Ideal offshore wind sits at 13%, not high, yet the transient N/NNE/NE/NNW flows that follow cold fronts are exactly what polish these south swells. Air temperature is 20.8°C, water temperature remains warm at 22.8°C, and rain increases to 2.99mm/day. October is the month when the fair surf season pays off: warmer water, fewer crowds and a slowly rising swell window.
Average Spot conditions at Porto Katsiki in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Porto Katsiki 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 Porto Katsiki for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Porto Katsiki 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 Porto Katsiki.