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Conditions at Los Frailes in October
October: Fall Transition Fires Up
October is when Los Frailes starts to feel like a proper surf destination again. The S/SSE tropical swell window is still open - around 82 percent - while the offshore wind percentages bounce back to 65 percent as the North Pacific high-pressure system begins to build. The average period holds at 12.2s, giving the waves a clean, powerful push. Most surf remains in the 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) class, but the SE/SSE quadrants keep the door open for head-high-plus sets from decaying tropical systems. Water temp remains warm at 29.4°C, air temps are a pleasant 28.0°C, and rainfall drops quickly to 0.89 mm/day. This is the sweet spot where reliable wind meets late-season energy.
Average Spot conditions at Los Frailes in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Los Frailes 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 Los Frailes for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Los Frailes 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 Los Frailes.