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Conditions at El Paso in October
October: Long-Period Consistency, Fickle Winds
October is a classic transition month at El Paso. The average swell eases slightly to 1.8m (6ft), but the period remains robust at 13.2s. SSW energy reverts to overwhelming dominance at 87%, with 46% of waves in the 1.5-2m (5-7ft) range and 19% at 2-2.5m (6-8ft). The ocean is still full of long-period Southern Ocean lines.
Wind, however, is stubborn. Ideal offshore flow remains at just 1%, and S/SSW/SW winds combine for 92% of the observations. The SW wind component reaches 17%, the highest since winter, which adds cross-onshore texture. Water temp stays at 15.2°C, and air temperatures average 17.1°C. If you score a clean NE/E dawn window, you'll find powerful, organized waves; otherwise, expect to wrestle with wind-affected conditions.
Average Spot conditions at El Paso in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Paso 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 El Paso for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Paso 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 El Paso.