Conditions at Las Salinas in October
October: Prime Time with Long Period Power
October is the standout month at Las Salinas and the best of the year for overall surf quality. The average wave height is 1.4m (4.5ft), the average period has jumped to 11.6s, and ideal wind conditions peak at 37% - the highest figure in the entire annual cycle. The North Atlantic is now fully awake, with low pressure systems marching east and generating long-period groundswell. The wave rose is led by an enormous NNW signal at 64.8%, supported by N (14.3%) and NW (10.7%). The wind rose stays offshore: NNE 33.4%, NNW 15.7%, NE 13.9%, N 11.8%. Because the strong summer trades have eased, these offshore winds are more moderate and more likely to groom the swell instead of bulldozing it. With water still warm at 22.8°C and air at 22.6°C, October often produces clean, powerful surf under sunny skies. If you have only one month to plan a trip, this is it.
Average Spot conditions at Las Salinas in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Las Salinas 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 Las Salinas for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Las Salinas 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 Las Salinas.