Conditions at Levanto in October
October: Autumn Storms Reboot the Season
October is where the surf season really comes back to life. Average wave height jumps to 2-3ft (0.7m), period to 5.2s, and ideal surf wind to 22%. The North Atlantic storm track begins feeding the western Mediterranean through the Gulf of Lions, and that manifests as a more sincere SW swell: SW dominates at 24.7%, with SSW at 9.5% and WSW at 6.3%. The percentages of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) waves increase, especially within the SW band, and the first proper heavy Med swell of the season is possible. NE winds are back in force - NE 18.6%, NNE 11.5% - giving Levanto its classic clean-offshore setup. The biggest issue is rain: October averages 3.85mm/day, so many breaks will be washed by passing cold fronts. Still, when a slow-moving depression parks over Corsica, the persistent SW pulse and offshore NE wind combine for some of the year's best and most underrated sessions. Air temps are still mild at 18.2°C and water is 20.4°C.
Average Spot conditions at Levanto in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Levanto 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 Levanto for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Levanto 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 Levanto.