Conditions at La Santa Isquierda in October
October: The Reawakening
The North Atlantic begins to roar back to life in October, and La Santa Isquierda feels it. Average height is only 1.3m (4ft), but the average period jumps to 11.1s, and the ideal N, WNW, NW and NNW directions account for around 75% of the total swell, led by NNW at 40.9% and N at 21%. Extratropical cyclones are beginning to organize and aim energy toward the islands. Wind regimes are also more balanced: although NNE (35.4%) and NE (16.9%) are still present, offshore S/SW flow becomes more regular, pushing ideal wind to 13% of the time. Water remains warm at 22.7°C, air averages 22.3°C, and rain increases to 0.51 mm/day. With a favorable NAO pattern, late October can deliver the first truly clean, long-period swells of the season.
Average Spot conditions at La Santa Isquierda in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Santa Isquierda 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 La Santa Isquierda for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Santa Isquierda 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 La Santa Isquierda.