Conditions at Revolcadero in October
October: The Clean Autumn Goldilocks Window
October is one of the best months of the year at Revolcadero because it combines leftover late-season swell with a major improvement in wind quality. Average swell height remains respectable at around 4.5ft (1.3m), average period is 13.4s, and the swell direction is again concentrated in SSW (85.1%), with S (6.3%) and SW (8.1%) filling out the window. Around 68% of waves are in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, and roughly 18% reach 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m), so there is still plenty of power in the water.
Ideal wind jumps to 55% as the rainy season begins to retreat, while rainfall drops to 4.29mm/day, air temperatures average 25.2°C, and water temperature sits at a warm 29.9°C. This is the sweet spot: solid SSW/SW groundswell, longer clean-wind windows, and warm water. October is the month to start planning your extended surf trip to the south coast.
Average Spot conditions at Revolcadero in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Revolcadero 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 Revolcadero for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Revolcadero 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 Revolcadero.