Conditions at Tres Palmas in October
October: The Reawakening
October is the standout transition month. The average period jumps back to the 10.0s threshold, and average height rises to 1.2m (around 4ft). The NE direction now owns 44.3 percent of the swell distribution, with NNE adding 22.2 percent and ENE 19.2 percent. There is a real increase in 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) waves from both NE and NNE, a teaser of the winter to come. The wind is ideal 78 percent of the time, with ENE (24.7 percent), E (19.8 percent) and NE (12 percent) keeping the surface clean. Water temp is 29.1°C, air temp 28.2°C. October is a sneak preview-when the first strong North Atlantic low forms, Tres Palmas can turn on well ahead of the official peak.
Average Spot conditions at Tres Palmas in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tres Palmas 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 Tres Palmas for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tres Palmas 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 Tres Palmas.