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Conditions at Ciruelo in October
October: Late-Season Swell Under a Cloudy, Onshore Sky
October is the most onshore month of the year at Ciruelo. Average swell sits at 1.1m (3.6ft) and average period is still a respectable 13.2s, with SSW delivering 93.4% of the energy. The ocean is full; the potential is absolutely there. But the wind statistics tell a tough story: ideal surfing conditions are just 51%, while the SW/WSW/W onshore quadrant accounts for over half of all wind, with SW and WSW each around 21%.
The combination of long-period SSW swell and persistent onshore flow creates lumpy, sectiony surf that is hard to read. Rain is frequent at 9.76mm/day, the air stays at 26.5°C and water temperature is 28.4°C. When a strong tropical wave or pressure-gradient change supplies a temporary N/NNW offshore breeze, October can still squeeze out a classic 3-5ft (1-1.5m) session. Do not write the month off entirely, but do not count on consistent perfection.
Average Spot conditions at Ciruelo in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ciruelo 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 Ciruelo for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ciruelo 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 Ciruelo.