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Conditions at Punta Quidico in October
October: The Spring High Reasserts
October brings a noticeable shift toward quality. The average swell holds at a meaty 2.0m (6.5ft) with a 12.5s period, while ideal wind rises to 49 percent. The wind rose shows S as the dominant direction at 27.4 percent, with SSW at 14.3 percent and SSE at 9.4 percent; NNW drops to 11.9 percent. This means offshore flow is now present for about half the month, especially through the mornings. Swell direction is still primarily SW (42.8%) and WSW (24.2%), but there is enough west in the mix to wrap well into Punta Quidico. Sea temperatures begin to recover at 12.9°C, precipitation is down to 2.09 mm/day, and air temps reach 11.5°C. October sessions feel cleaner and punchier, with the winter swell machine still running in the background.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Quidico in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Quidico 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 Punta Quidico for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Quidico 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 Punta Quidico.