Conditions at Kolibithra in October
October: The First Real Pulse of Autumn
October brings the most promising shift of the year. Average swell height rises to 1.0m (3ft), average period ticks up to 4.9s, and the ideal wind window climbs back to 2%. More importantly, the N/NNE/NE/NNW swell directions combine for about 65% of all observations, with N alone at 32.5%. This month also sees a notable jump in the 1.5-2m (5-7ft) class from the N, meaning larger, more organised groundswell is starting to arrive. The wind still favours the north, with N at 20.4%, NNE at 11.3% and NNW at 33.2%, so onshore flow remains common. However, the arrival of deeper autumn lows raises the chances of a S or SSW offshore breeze cleaning up those north pulses. Air temps average 20.2°C, water is still warm at 22.6°C, and rainfall increases to 1.62mm per day, signalling the return of active weather.
Average Spot conditions at Kolibithra in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kolibithra 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 Kolibithra for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kolibithra 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 Kolibithra.