Conditions at Chatarra in October
October: Cleaner Wind, Still Small
October offers a second clean-wind window, with ideal offshore flow at 40% of the observations. The swell averages just 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) at 5.9s, so this is not about power; it is about groomed, playful conditions. Direction-wise, ESE still leads with 50.5%, E is 31.6%, and SE is 12.1%. The increasingly common SSE and S energy in the water is a hint that the southerly component is becoming more influential as the autumn pattern evolves.
On the wind side, E drops to 28.8%, ESE to 26.4%, and SE to 13.2%, with SSE at 6.1%. This more balanced wind field, combined with lower overall speeds, allows Chatarra's small peaks to hold their shape through the morning tide. It remains warm and wet - air 27.4°C, water 29.1°C, precipitation 5.29mm/day - but the passing tropical waves and early-season fronts make October a better bet than summer for actually enjoying yourself.
Average Spot conditions at Chatarra in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chatarra 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 Chatarra for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chatarra 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 Chatarra.