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Conditions at Lobitos in October
October: Big Swell Lingers, Spring Winds Still Strong
October sees the average swell nudge down slightly to 1.7m (5-6ft) with a 13.8s period. SSW peaks at its yearly dominance: 90.6% of all swell comes from the SSW, with 50.6% in the 1.5-2m class and 14.9% at 2-2.5m. The storm track is still active, but the gradual shift toward spring is underway. For Lobitos, this is still too south for an ideal N/NNW setup, though the long period offers some wrap.
Ideal wind remains low at 46%, with S flow at 44.6%, SSW 24.9% and SSE 22.0%. Wind speeds of 20-30kph are common, so clean, lined-up days are rarer than the swell size suggests. Air temp is 21.1°C, water temp 20.2°C, and precipitation is minimal. October is a month of huge potential that is often sabotaged by the strength of the offshore flow.
Average Spot conditions at Lobitos in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lobitos 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 Lobitos for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lobitos 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 Lobitos.