Conditions at Punta del Confital in October
October: The Atlantic Switch
October is when the North Atlantic roars back to life, and the average period reflects it: 11.4s, a solid jump into long-period territory. The average size is around 5ft (1.5m), but more importantly the directional spread improves. NNW still leads at 53.7%, with N (25.9%) and NNE (9.1%) behind, and while the ideal SSW-SW-WSW-W window remains small at 0.7%, the NW component (5.1%) and the longer periods allow more usable energy to reach this south-west-facing stretch. Wind is ideal 61% of the time, with NNE (25.0%) and NE (23.0%) as the main offshore flows; onshore SW-W wind is only about 7%. Water temp is still warm at 23.5°C, air averages 22.4°C, and rainfall starts to increase. October is the first true 'go' month of the winter season.
Average Spot conditions at Punta del Confital in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta del Confital 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 Punta del Confital for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta del Confital 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 Punta del Confital.