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Conditions at Latigo Point in October
October: Lengthy Periods and the Autumn Turn
October is a transition month with serious potential. The average swell height remains 0.9m (3ft), but the average period lengthens to 12.7s - the highest of the year - giving each wave extra push when it hits the point. The swell mix is still dominated by SSW (14%), SW (29%), and WSW (32%), with W (21%) and WNW (2%) beginning to re-enter the picture as the North Pacific stirs. Ideal wind rises to 51%, and the N/NNE/NW/NNW quadrants become more frequent, making Latigo's south-facing window line up far more often. Air temperatures cool to 19.6°C, water remains warm at 17.2°C, and rainfall stays light at 0.56mm/day. When a westerly groundswell coincides with an early-season offshore north wind, October can produce some of the most memorable, glassiest waves of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Latigo Point in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Latigo Point 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 Latigo Point for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Latigo Point 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 Latigo Point.