Conditions at Puerto Madero in October
October: Surf and Wind Finally Align
October is a sweet spot in the Puerto Madero calendar, combining late-season groundswell with the first meaningful rise in offshore wind consistency. The average height is 4.5ft (1.4m) on a 13.1s period, and although SSW is still the main driver at 58.7%, SW becomes more important at 29.4%, giving the beach a slightly more square, user-friendly wave. The 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range remains the breadbasket, but 13.3% of waves are 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m), and there are still solid 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) pulses. Ideal wind conditions jump to 56%, with healthy N/NNE/NE/ENE totals and less WSW/SW pressure than winter; E/ESE/SE cross-flow is the main afternoon factor. Rain eases slightly to 10.44 mm/day, air temperatures average 27.7°C with a range of 23.9-31.1°C, and water temperature cools a touch to 29.4°C. October is prime time for combo waves - Southern Hemisphere groundswell with tropical moisture and cleaner offshore mornings.
Average Spot conditions at Puerto Madero in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Puerto Madero 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 Puerto Madero for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Puerto Madero 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 Puerto Madero.