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Conditions at Papara in October
October: A Sweet Spot in the Transition
October is a month where the odds begin to swing back in the surfer's favor. Average swell remains solid at 2.0m (6.5ft), period holds at 12.2s, and ideal wind improves to 25%. S (27%) and SSE (24%) dominate the swell direction mix, with SSW (14%) adding direct south-southwest energy; the bulk of waves sit in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range. The trade winds are still present but less aggressive, and more N/NNW windows bring clean, lined-up conditions. Water temperature is 26.7°C, and rain begins to pick back up at 3.0mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Papara in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Papara 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 Papara for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Papara 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 Papara.