Conditions at Pilar in October
October: Size Meets Clean
October is the crown jewel of Pilar's surf calendar. Average swell jumps to 3-4ft (1.1m) with the longest average period of the year at 10.2s, while ideal offshore wind remains high at 35 percent - W (13 percent), WNW (8 percent), WSW (8 percent) and NW (6 percent). The swell direction is firmly back in the NE quadrant (NE 49 percent, NNE 20 percent), which is exactly what this coastline wants. The longer period gives the waves real punch and shape, and when the W/NW offshore flow locks in, Pilar can be world-class fun for the size. Air temperature is 28°C (82°F), water temperature is 29°C (85°F), and daily rain increases to 8mm.
Average Spot conditions at Pilar in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pilar 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 Pilar for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pilar 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 Pilar.