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Conditions at Darigayos in October
October: The Northeast Monsoon Reloads
October is the turning point. Average swell height jumps back to around 4.3ft (1.3m), the period lengthens to 7.9s, and the ideal-wind percentage rises to 38% - the best since the previous season. The source of the swell shifts back to the north: N (31%), NNE (30%) and NNW (14%) combine for three-quarters of the energy, while the W/NW components add only small extras. This is when autumn cold fronts and monsoon surges over mainland Asia begin to generate a solid South China Sea fetch. Winds are more balanced than in summer: S (14%) and NNW (13%) share the top spot, and the true E/ESE/SE offshore flow becomes more regular at around 11%. The dry season is starting - rainfall drops to 8.90 mm/day - and the water remains warm at 29.2°C, with air temperatures averaging 24.4°C. October rewards flexibility: the north-dominant swell is not always perfectly aligned, but with clean east winds it produces good, fast waves.
Average Spot conditions at Darigayos in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Darigayos 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 Darigayos for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Darigayos 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 Darigayos.