Conditions at Playa de la Canteria in October
October: The Atlantic Rewakens and Offshore Windows Improve
October is the start of the magic window. While the average wave height is 1.3m (4ft) - not quite winter-sized - the average period jumps to 11.1 seconds, and the percentage of ideal offshore wind jumps to 10 percent, the best of the pre-winter months. The swell direction is increasingly NNW-dominated at 40.9 percent, followed by NNE at 21.3 percent, N at 21.0 percent and NW at 11.0 percent. This translates into more long-period groundswell wrapping into the north-facing beach. The wind rose is still dominated by NNE at 37.3 percent and NE at 15.5 percent, but the slightly higher frequency of S/SSW/SW/WSW winds means more clean, lined-up waves. Water temperatures are still warm from summer at 22.8°C, air temps stay mild at 22.3°C, and rainfall increases to 0.51mm/day as Atlantic fronts start to move through. October is the month to keep a close eye on the charts - the first firing sessions of the season are on the way.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de la Canteria in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de la Canteria 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 Playa de la Canteria for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de la Canteria 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 Playa de la Canteria.