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Conditions at La Rinconada in October
October: Spring Swells and Cleaner Air
October is a dynamic month, with the South Pacific storm track still active and the ocean responding with a consistent 6.5ft (2.0m) average at a 12.9s period. The wave energy comes in broadly from SW/WSW - over 74% combined - while W swell adds 5.6% and WNW/NW remain small but present. This is a long-period, high-performance signal, and 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) waves dominate the day-to-day menu. Ideal wind is at 50%, as the strengthening South Pacific High and springtime thermal gradients provide clean S/SSW/SW/WSW flow much of the time. Rain drops to 1.48mm/day, air temperatures warm to 12.2°C and water rises to 12.6°C. It is a great month for good surf without the intensity of deep winter.
Average Spot conditions at La Rinconada in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Rinconada 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 La Rinconada for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Rinconada 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 La Rinconada.