Conditions at La Roccetta in October
October: Autumn Awakens
October marks the real shift back to surfable conditions. The average wave height rises to around 2.5ft (0.7m), the period to 4.7s, and ideal wind is 9%. The swell distribution turns more southern and powerful: SSE generates 16.1% of waves, S 16.9%, SW 11.8% and WSW 11.0%, with a marked increase in 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and 5ft-plus (1.5m+) energy compared with summer. The wind, however, is a battle: SE (12.1%) and SSE (10.8%) can be strongly onshore, while NE (8.8%), NNE (7.2%) and NNW (6.2%) offer offshore windows in the wake of fronts. Air temps are pleasant at 18.5°C, water temp is warm at 20.9°C, and rainfall jumps to 3.1mm/day - a sign of active systems. Chase the post-frontal north winds and you can find some genuinely fun south-southwest swell wrapping into the beach.
Average Spot conditions at La Roccetta in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Roccetta 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 La Roccetta for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Roccetta 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 La Roccetta.