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Conditions at La Isla in October
October: Spring Swell With a Persistent Onshore Push
October sees a slight easing in average size to 1.8m (5.9ft), but the period remains strong at 13.2s. The swell direction is even more SSW-dominant at 87%, with 53% of waves in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range and another 21% in the 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) range. This is still a serious month of South Pacific groundswell for La Isla.
The wind story stays stubborn. Ideal offshore flow remains at 0%, and the S/SSW/SW quadrant dominates over 90% of observations. A strong 10-20kph SW component in particular adds plenty of texture, so most days are lumpy and sectiony. As spring transitions toward summer, the chance of a clean dawn window slowly edges back.
With air temperatures of 12.8-22.3°C and water at 15.2°C, conditions are still cool; rain remains almost nonexistent. The swell is firing, but the wind has not yet caught up.
Average Spot conditions at La Isla in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Isla 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 La Isla for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Isla 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 La Isla.