Conditions at Varazze in October
October: Autumn Swells Reawaken
October is a true transition month, and the improvement from September is clear. Average swell jumps to 2.5ft (0.7m) with a period of 4.9s, and the surf becomes more consistent as low pressure starts to deepen over the Ligurian Sea. The swell rose shows SSW at 20.8%, SW at 13.5%, and both N and NNW at 13.0% each, reflecting a mix of open sea and wind-driven waves. Crucially, NNW wind returns to 43.4% of observations, bringing more clean offshore days and boosting the ideal surfing wind share to 19%. The Mediterranean is now much more active, with Gulf of Genoa cyclones able to generate solid 5-6ft (1.5-2m) SSW/S swell despite the average being low. Water temperature cools to 20.3°C while air averages 13.8°C, and precipitation increases to 3.75 mm/day. October is a good month for patient surfers: pick days with a deepening low to the west and a continental high to the north, and you can find some of the best groomed waves of the autumn.
Average Spot conditions at Varazze in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Varazze 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 Varazze for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Varazze 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 Varazze.