Conditions at Cimaja in October
October: Big Swell, Fading Trades
October marks the beginning of the seasonal hand-off. Average swell remains solid at 1.7m (5-6ft) with a 13.6s period, and S and SSW swells combine for over 95% of the direction distribution. S is particularly dominant at 62%, still delivering plenty of 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) waves and a fair amount of 2-2.5m (6-8ft) energy. But ideal wind is still only 5%, with SE wind at 43% and SSE at 21%. The trades are loosening, but they are not finished yet. October can offer deceptive days when the swell is huge and the wind is howling onshore; patience is key. As the month progresses and the northwest monsoon starts to stir, the first clean windows begin to appear. Air temperature is 25.7°C, water temperature is 27.4°C, and rain increases to 5.6 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Cimaja in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cimaja 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 Cimaja for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cimaja 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 Cimaja.