Conditions at Urbiztondo Beach in October
October: The Swell Window Reopens
October is when Urbiztondo starts to reawaken. Average swell height rises to 2-3ft (0.7m), average period to 7.7s, and ideal wind is 23 percent. The directional data shows NNW roaring back to 66.1 percent, while W, WNW and NW collectively add about 17 percent; N adds another 8.2 percent. There are also scattered 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) readings from the NNW/NW direction, marking the first real pulses of the new season. Winds remain split between S/SSE and N/NNW as the monsoon pattern shifts, but the surface is more frequently clean. Rainfall lowers to 9.42mm/day, air temp averages 23.1°C, and water is still warm at 29.2°C. This is the go-to month for surfers chasing the first solid swells.
Average Spot conditions at Urbiztondo Beach in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Urbiztondo Beach 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 Urbiztondo Beach for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Urbiztondo Beach 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 Urbiztondo Beach.