Conditions at Moneglia in October
October: The Autumn Engine Stirs
October is when Moneglia begins to wake up. Average swell height rises to 0.7m (2.3ft), the average period jumps to 5.2s, and ideal offshore wind windows return to 17% of the time. The wave rose shows SW at 24.7%, with strong contributions from SSE at 12.6% and SE at 10.1% as the Mediterranean low-pressure track shifts south once again. The S/SSW/SW optimal window totals roughly 41%, and the average period is enough to make the sandbars whacker and more defined. This month also brings the first serious rainfall - 3.85 mm/day - as frontal systems cross the Ligurian Sea. Water temperature is still a pleasant 20.5°C while air cools to 18.2°C. When a low forms over the Gulf of Genoa and a north wind snaps in behind it, October delivers some surprisingly fun 3-4ft afternoons.
Average Spot conditions at Moneglia in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Moneglia 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 Moneglia for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Moneglia 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 Moneglia.