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Conditions at Roca Loca in October
October: Peak Rain, Maximum Raw Energy
October is the wettest month of the year at Roca Loca, with 9.36mm/day of rain. The surf is still active: average height 4-5ft (1.4m) and period 12.7 seconds. The direction mix is the most favorable of the year, with SSW at 78.4 percent and SW at 20.1 percent; that extra west is important because it aligns better with the break's ideal swell window. 59.4 percent of waves are in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and 16.6 percent are in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, with small percentages reaching 6-8ft (2-2.5m). The problem is the atmosphere: ideal wind drops to 28 percent, and frequent downpours and onshore W/SW flow wreck surface quality. Air temperatures average 25.2°C and water temperature drops slightly to 27.9°C. October is a high-reward, high-risk month; when tropical storms align, the swell can be heavy and challenging, but glassy moments must be hunted.
Average Spot conditions at Roca Loca in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Roca Loca 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 Roca Loca for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Roca Loca 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 Roca Loca.