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Conditions at Cabo Blanco in October
October: Maximum Wind Frustration, Maximum Ocean Energy
October is the most challenging month for clean surf at Cabo Blanco, despite an ocean full of energy. Average swell is 5.9ft (1.8m) at 14.0s, and 91% of that energy is from the SSW, with 56% in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range and 23% in the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) range. The long-period groundswell is world-class, but the South Pacific High is still strong and the trade winds are relentless: S winds make up 41%, SSW 36% and SW 19%, with 31% of all observations from S at 20-30kph and 6.2% of SSW wind at 30-40kph. Ideal surf wind sits at 19%, the lowest of the year. These conditions produce lots of lumpy, windblown waves. The rare day with lighter winds is worth dropping everything for. Water temp is 20.2°C, air 21.1°C, and precipitation remains minimal at 0.07 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Cabo Blanco in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cabo Blanco 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 Cabo Blanco for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cabo Blanco 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 Cabo Blanco.