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Conditions at Pacasmayo in October
October: Spring Recharge and Cleaner Lines
October sees the surf quality click back up as the atmosphere begins to settle. Average swell height is 3.9ft (1.2m), period is a strong 12.5s, and ideal wind improves to 77%. The directional purity returns: SSW swell jumps back to 93.1%, with S falling to 6.1% and SW just 0.8%. In the wave-height distribution, 70.5% is in the 3.3-4.9ft (1-1.5m) band, 18.2% in the 1.6-3.3ft (0.5-1m) band, and 4.4% in the 4.9-6.6ft (1.5-2m) range - a well-balanced mix.
Wind is cleaner too: S 77.8%, SSW 16.0%, SSE 5.7%, and the strongest wind still mostly in the 10-20kph range. Water remains cool at 17.1°C, air is 19.2°C, and rain is still light at 0.46mm/day. October is a standout spring month: the winter size is still there, and the summertime clean winds are coming back.
Average Spot conditions at Pacasmayo in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pacasmayo 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 Pacasmayo for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pacasmayo 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 Pacasmayo.