Conditions at Parada Santa in October
October: The Amihan Turnaround
October is when Parada Santa wakes up. The northeast monsoon re-establishes itself and ideal offshore wind jumps to 56%, with NE (14.2%), NNE (12.2%) and ENE (11.5%) flowing over the beach. Average swell height rebounds to 3-4ft (1.1m) at a 7.7s period, giving the surf more push and presence. Direction-wise, N (26.2%) and NNE (36.0%) are the main swell sources, with NNW at 15.3%; although the S/SW window is still fading, it is no longer the dominant player. The weather begins to dry out - rainfall drops to 7.44 mm/day, air temp averages 25.3°C and water temp cools to 28.9°C. October is the reliable return of clean, surfable sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Parada Santa in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Parada Santa 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 Parada Santa for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Parada Santa 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 Parada Santa.