Conditions at Los Quebrantos in October
October: The Roar of Return
October is when Los Quebrantos truly starts firing again. The North Atlantic roars to life and the numbers jump: average swell 1.3m (4.3ft), average period 11.2s, and ideal winds 53%. NW swell dominates with 47.9% of all wave energy, and the distribution is meaty - 16.9% of the total is solid 1-1.5m, 11.5% is 1.5-2m, and another 5.3% is 2-2.5m. NNW adds another 23.4%, giving the beach a full northwest exposure. Critically, the offshore S/SSW/SW wind quadrant picks up to 21.5%, delivering more clean days than at any time since spring. Water temps are still workable at 17.1°C, air averages 15.0°C, and rainfall increases to 3.10mm/day. This is the gate to the prime season - start planning your winter campaign now.
Average Spot conditions at Los Quebrantos in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Los Quebrantos 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 Los Quebrantos for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Los Quebrantos 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 Los Quebrantos.