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Conditions at La Barqueta in October
October: The Bottom of the Wind Cycle
October has the lowest ideal wind percentage of the year at 33 percent, making it the most challenging month for wave quality at La Barqueta. The swell itself is still large, averaging 1.3m (4.3ft) with a 12.5-second period. The direction profile shifts more towards the SW, with 66 percent SSW and 33 percent SW, plus a hint of WSW. Wave heights are strong: 75 percent in the 1-1.5m (4-5ft) range and 14 percent in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range. But the wind distribution is dominated by W (24 percent), WNW (22 percent) and WSW (16 percent), producing persistent onshore, stormy surf. Precipitation peaks at 9.06 mm per day. Water temperature drops to 27.9°C. October is a month for patient surfers waiting for a break in the monsoon flow; when the wind finally swings offshore, the swell is genuinely powerful.
Average Spot conditions at La Barqueta in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Barqueta 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 La Barqueta for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Barqueta 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 La Barqueta.