Conditions at La Chiesa in October
October: Autumn Swell Comes Alive
October is the turning point. The average height rises to 0.7m (2.3ft) and period to 5.0s, while the swell rose shows a beautiful southern bias: S (14.0%), SSE (11.4%), SE (9.7%), SSW (9.5%) - together nearly 45% of the total, the highest southern fraction of the year. The problem is the wind. ESE (14.4%) and SE (11.2%) are the most frequent directions, so many of those southerly swells are accompanied by cross/onshore winds. Still, when a north-northwest offshore kicks in, the combination of south swell and clean wind creates some of the most fun, user-friendly surf of the year. Water temp is 21.3°C, air 19.2°C, and precipitation jumps to 3.53 mm/day - the season's engines are revving up.
Average Spot conditions at La Chiesa in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Chiesa 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 Chiesa for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Chiesa 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 Chiesa.