Conditions at Razo in October
October: The Season Roars Back
October is one of Razo's best months. The North Atlantic storm track fires up and the average swell height jumps to 8.2ft (2.5m) with a solid 11.2 second average period. The swell direction mix is classic Razo: NW at 15.3%, WNW at 14.5%, NNW at 10.9%, and W at 7.2%. This is proper groundswell energy, arriving in clean lines that wrap into the northwest-facing beach with real power.
The wind regime shifts dramatically toward the offshore quadrant. SSW is the dominant wind at 15.8%, SW adds 11.0%, and S contributes 9.5%, giving Razo its best clean-window percentage of the year at 30%. There is still a strong NE signal at 12.6%, but the south wind days become more frequent and more reliable. Water temperature is a comfortable 16.5°C, air temps average 16.2°C, and rainfall increases to 4.41 mm/day. October combines the power of winter with the mildness of autumn, making it a true highlight of the Razo calendar.
Average Spot conditions at Razo in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Razo 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 Razo for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Razo 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 Razo.