Conditions at Lido Garda in October
October: Autumn Turning Point
October is where the season starts to feel real for Lake Garda surfers. Average wave height rises to 2-3ft (0.7m), period to 5.0s, and ideal wind reaches 16%. The wave direction is more mixed: W (16.2%) and WSW (10.3%) are still key, but S (14.0%), SSE (11.4%) and SE (9.7%) show the growing influence of Sirocco-style systems. Those southerly swells often come with wet, onshore winds. The good news is that the offshore NNE-NE-ENE-E sector is back to 18.7%, matching the autumn pattern of cold fronts followed by Alpine outflow.
Air temperatures cool to a pleasant 19.2°C, water stays warm at 21.3°C, and precipitation jumps to 3.53 mm/day. This is a legitimate shoulder-season window.
Average Spot conditions at Lido Garda in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lido Garda 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 Lido Garda for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lido Garda 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 Lido Garda.