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Conditions at Punta Roca in October
October: The Rough Patch
October marks the low point of the annual wind curve: ideal wind is just 13%, and the wind rose is dominated by WSW (30.5%) and W (23.3%) flow. This keeps the surface blown out for much of the month. Swell averages 1.0m with a 12.9-second period, and the SW component reaches its seasonal peak at 17.9%, adding westerly energy into the SSW base. Rain is heavy at 9.32 mm/day and water temperature is still a warm 28.0°C. For surfers, the key in October is patience. The swell and the point are still there, but the waves only come alive in short windows when the wind shifts offshore or dies. Those windows are rare, but when they align, the long-period SSW lines are still capable of holding their shape.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Roca in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Roca 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 Punta Roca for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Roca 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 Punta Roca.