Conditions at Playa de Los Caballos in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back to Life
October is the defining month of the autumn transition, and it shows in the numbers. Average swell jumps to 1.6m (5ft), with the average period stretching to 11.3s. The wave rose is again led by NW at 50%, with WNW at 17% and NNW at 14%, delivering exactly the kind of westerly groundswell that Playa de Los Caballos loves. Most energy sits in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, and the period is long enough to give real push. Ideal wind peaks at 51% for the year, meaning the odds of a clean, groomed session are as good as they get. The wind distribution is quite mixed - WNW 11%, W 10%, S 10%, E 9% - so there are frequent windows of favourable light flow between fronts. Air temps are pleasant at 16.4°C, water is 18.4°C, and rain begins to increase at 3.14 mm/day. For many, this is the best surf month of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de Los Caballos in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de Los Caballos 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 Playa de Los Caballos for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de Los Caballos 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 Playa de Los Caballos.