Conditions at Sunzal in October
October: Transitioning Out of the Big-Swell Window
October is a transition month, but a good one. Average swell height is 4-5ft (1.3m), period is a consistent 13.0s, and SSW still dominates with 78.5% of the spectrum. The SW component increases to 15.0%, while S adds 5.1%. The 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range still accounts for around 20% of the waves, so there is no lack of push early in the month.
Rain begins to ease (6.00 mm/day) and ideal winds improve to 60%. WNW (9.7%), NNW (9.5%), E (9.0%) and NW (8.5%) lead the wind rose, with more offshore energy than May-September. Water temperature drops slightly to 29.2°C. October is a classic 'two birds, one stone' month: enough late SSW swell to keep the average surfer happy and cleaner surface conditions than peak summer.
Average Spot conditions at Sunzal in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sunzal 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 Sunzal for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sunzal 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 Sunzal.