Conditions at Artiglieria in October
October: The Winter Engine Fires Up
October is the true ramp-up month. Average swell height climbs to 1.6ft (0.5m), the period lengthens to 5.1s, and the frequency of ideal offshore winds jumps to 12%. The swell rose is more balanced than summer: SSW (17.4%), W (17.2%), WSW (15.7%) and SW (11.1%) combine for 61% of the energy, with healthy contributions from S and SSE as well. This is the time when the first deep lows in the Gulf of Genoa and the Balearic Basin start to generate longer-period swell. The wind regime is also more changeable, so cold fronts bring short bursts of NNO/NO/ONO/O offshore flow and rapid clearing. Air temperatures are pleasant at 16.7°C, water still warm at 21.7°C, and precipitation rises to 2.87 mm/day. When the synoptic puzzle fits, October produces some of the most enjoyable waves of the year in shirt-sleeve conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Artiglieria in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Artiglieria 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 Artiglieria for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Artiglieria 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 Artiglieria.