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Conditions at Pico Alto in October
October: Spring Swell With a South-Southwest Lock
October is a transition month, but it still delivers plenty of punch. The average swell height eases to 5.9ft (1.8m), while the period rises to 13.2s. SSW swells are incredibly dominant at 87 percent, with S and SW only adding small contributions. 46 percent of observations are in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range and 19 percent reach 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m), so the winter swell engine is still running.
Wind conditions remain the main obstacle. S and SSW winds account for about 92 percent of the wind rose, and ideal offshore wind is again zero. Water temperature is still cool at 15.2°C and air temperatures warm slightly to 17.1°C. With the directional focus almost entirely on SSW, the few clean windows in October are special: the swell lines are lined up perfectly for the reef.
Average Spot conditions at Pico Alto in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pico Alto 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 Pico Alto for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pico Alto 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 Pico Alto.