Conditions at Bogliasco in October
October: Autumn Reawakening - Gulf Lows Return in Force
October is a serious turning point. Average swell height jumps to roughly 2ft (0.7m), the average period climbs to 5.0s, and ideal wind frequency leaps back to 31%. While SW (21.7%) and SSW (13.5%) dominate, the key change is that the wave heights in those sectors begin to push into the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) range on bigger days. Gulf of Genoa cyclones are firing again, and Bogliasco starts to feel the brunt of S/SSW/SW energy.
Winds become more reliable from the north and northeast: N (16.2%), NNE (17.1%) and NNW (13%) combine for over 46%, while onshore SSE (11.2%), S (10.4%) and SE (8.1%) are less frequent. Water temperature is still comfortable at 20.5°C, air averages 13.2°C, and rainfall increases sharply to 3.88mm/day. This is the month to start watching the forecast seriously - autumn can deliver some of the most powerful, clean swells of the year as deep lows interact with cold air advection.
Average Spot conditions at Bogliasco in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bogliasco 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 Bogliasco for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bogliasco 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 Bogliasco.