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Conditions at Guajataca in October
October: The North Atlantic Starts to Roar Again
October marks a subtle but important shift at Guajataca. Average swell height and period remain small at 0.6m and 6.1s, but the N, NNE, NE and NNW directions return from almost nothing to a small presence, and the wind field becomes more variable. The prevailing swell is still ESE at 53.8% and SE at 31.7%, so most days remain trade-wind chop, but early-season North Atlantic storms can send longer-period N/NW swell that wraps into the north shore. Ideal wind percentage rises to 21%, and south and westerly offshore winds are at their most common, with S, SSW, SW and SSE around 9% combined. Water remains warm at 29.1°C, air temperatures average 27.4°C (24.2-32.2°C), and precipitation is still high at 5.04 mm/day. October is the month when the resident surfer's calendar starts to become interesting again.
Average Spot conditions at Guajataca in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Guajataca 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 Guajataca for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Guajataca 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 Guajataca.