Conditions at Preciosa in October
October: Autumn Fire Returns
October is the real turning point. Average swell height is still modest at 1.3m (4.3ft), but the average period jumps to 9.1s, and the directional mix becomes much more favorable. NE now accounts for 30.6 percent of all swell, ENE 38.7 percent, NNE 11.1 percent, and E drops to 15.4 percent; N and NNW add a little more, giving Preciosa its first solid taste of north groundswell since spring. The wind stats are almost as good as September, with ideal conditions around 49 percent of the time. This makes October a sleeper month: North Atlantic extratropical storms are beginning to fire, the trades are losing their grip, and when a N/NE groundswell meets a S/SW offshore wind, Preciosa can see classy, punchy waves before the winter crowds arrive. Water temperature is still warm at 28.9°C, air temperature averages 27.4°C (22.2-36.5°C), and precipitation is 2.01mm/day. Start checking the charts - the season is waking up.
Average Spot conditions at Preciosa in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Preciosa 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 Preciosa for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Preciosa 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 Preciosa.