Conditions at Bakio in October
October: The Season Ignites
October marks the true start of Bakio's premium surf window. The average swell height climbs to 1.5m (5ft), the average period reaches a powerful 11.2s, and ideal offshore wind peaks at 32 percent, the highest of the year. NW swell still leads the charge at 45.4 percent, with WNW at 20.6 percent and NNW at 11.5 percent. More importantly, the height distribution shifts decisively toward quality: 15.9 percent in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class, 12.0 percent in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class and 7.3 percent in the 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) class. S and SSW winds combine for nearly 20 percent, and with high pressure building over Iberia, post-frontal conditions can deliver glassy, lined-up peaks under sunny skies. Air temperature averages 16.7°C, water is still warm at 18.7°C and rainfall increases to 3.26mm/day. This is the month to start charging at Bakio.
Average Spot conditions at Bakio in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bakio 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 Bakio for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bakio 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 Bakio.