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Conditions at Colotepec in October
October: The Shoulder Season That Delivers
October is a brilliant transition month. The average swell is still a robust 1.5m (5ft) with a 13.3s period, and clean wind improves to 54 percent. SSW continues to dominate at 64.9 percent, while S (20.2%) and SW (10.1%) keep the swell direction in the sweet spot. The 1.5-2m category still accounts for roughly a third of the wave spectrum, so there is no shortage of size. Rainfall eases to 4.11 mm/day, water temperature is a warm 29.5C, and the N/NNW offshore influence returns more regularly. October is a great month to score powerful, clean waves without the extremes of summer storms.
Average Spot conditions at Colotepec in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Colotepec 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 Colotepec for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Colotepec 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 Colotepec.