- Home
- ...North America
Mexico- Acapulco
Conditions at Acapulco in October
October: Tropical Swell Hangs On While Offshore Winds Return
October is a transition month with one foot in summer and the other in winter. The average swell height is still solid at 4-5ft (1.3m), the period sits at 13.4s, and SSW remains the primary source with 85.1% of the energy. S and SW add 6.3% and 8.1% respectively, preserving the tropical feel while the swell pulse begins to soften. Most waves fall in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range (59.4%), with 12.6% in the 1.5-2m (5-6ft) class and a smaller 0.7% over 2m.
The big improvement is wind. Ideal offshore conditions blow 46% of the time, with NW and NNW flow becoming more frequent as the continental high begins to rebuild. W and WNW still dominate the wind rose, but the overall pattern is cleaner and more stable than in summer. Rainfall drops to 4.29mm/day, water temperature remains warm at 29.8°C, and air temps are comfortable at 25.2°C. October offers a great mix: lingering hurricane swell with improving dry-season conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Acapulco in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Acapulco 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 Acapulco for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Acapulco 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 Acapulco.