Conditions at Playa del Castillo in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back
October is the true turning point of the year. The average swell height jumps to 5.6ft (1.7m), but more importantly the period lengthens to 11.4s as North Atlantic storm systems begin to organize. The wave rose still favors NNW energy at 56.7%, but NW contributes 16.6% and WNW begins to creep back into the picture at 2.3%. Ideal wind conditions reach 31%, the best of the autumn, so the combination of stronger atmospheric gradients and more westerly swell angles makes for some excellent sessions. The winds are still mostly NNE/NE at 33.9% and 19.0%, but the addition of autumn cold fronts creates enough pressure swings to open up clean offshore windows. With air temperatures at 22.4°C, water temperature still warm at 23.1°C, and rainfall climbing to 0.41mm/day, October can absolutely deliver the best mix of quality and comfort-don't sleep on it.
Average Spot conditions at Playa del Castillo in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa del Castillo 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 del Castillo for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa del Castillo 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 del Castillo.