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Conditions at Barra de Potosi in October
October: The Golden Shoulder
October remains firmly in the best surf season, with average swell at 4.6ft (1.4m) and a powerful 13.4-second period. SSW energy dominates again at 80%, with SW at 12% and S at 7%. The height distribution is friendly: 68% of waves are in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, and 24% are in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) zone. Ideal wind is still high at 40%, making October one of the most consistent months for actually getting clean, rideable waves. Rain eases to 4.45 mm/day as the monsoon breaks down, air temperature sits at 25.5°C, and water temperature is 29.9°C. This is the classic month to plan a trip: the swell is still pumping, but the storminess of September starts to fade.
Average Spot conditions at Barra de Potosi in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barra de Potosi 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 Barra de Potosi for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barra de Potosi 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 Barra de Potosi.