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Conditions at Cerro Azul in October
October: Spring Shoulder Season Holds Strong
October begins the slow transition toward summer but remains a serious surf month. The average wave height is 6ft (1.9m) and the period is 13.2s, so the long-period class is still well represented. SSW swell refocuses to 70.7%, S swell adds 18.2%, and the height distribution shows roughly 50% in the 5-7ft (1.5-2m) range and 31% in the 7-8ft (2-2.5m) range. The ocean is still very much alive.
Winds remain in the favorable S/SSW quadrant almost all the time. S supplies 48.2% and SSW 43.9%, giving ideal wind conditions 95% of the month. Water temperature is still on the cool side at 15.7°C, while air temperatures average 17.7°C. October offers a final extended run of solid winter-style surf before the autumn transition begins to soften.
Average Spot conditions at Cerro Azul in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cerro Azul 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 Cerro Azul for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cerro Azul 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 Cerro Azul.