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Conditions at Alibaba in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars to Life
The North Atlantic roars to life during October, and the average surf at Alibaba jumps back to 6ft (1.8m) with an average period of 10.6s. The primary swell directions are NNE (51.8%), N (20.6%) and NNW (19.0%), meaning the return of more powerful groundswell from the northern quadrant. While the ideal SSW-SW/W swell direction is still rare, the increase in period and N/NW component gives the southwest-facing coast a better chance of seeing quality wrap-around waves. When a strong low-pressure system parks in the mid-Atlantic, the energy can be substantial.
The trade winds are also back in force, with NE (47.0%) and NNE (36.3%) dominating and frequent speeds of 20-40kph. Ideal wind conditions drop to 26% compared with August and September, but there are more days with real swell to work with. Water temperatures remain warm at 26.9°C, air temps average 26.1°C, and rainfall is moderate at 0.75mm/day. October is arguably the most exciting month of the year next to the winter heart, because the ocean still offers warm water and clean windows while the swell is building.
Average Spot conditions at Alibaba in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Alibaba 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 Alibaba for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Alibaba 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 Alibaba.