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Conditions at Playa Avellanes in October
October: Autumn Transition Fires Up the West Window
October is when Playa Avellanes wakes back up. The swell average holds at 5ft (1.5m), the period is a solid 12.9s, and the direction mix is the best it has been since March: SW jumps to 35.9 percent, WSW adds 2.6 percent, and the ideal west quadrant climbs to 38.7 percent of all energy. SSW is still the dominant single direction at 59.3 percent, but the arrival of real SW swell changes the character of the surf completely.
Wind is the weak link in October. Ideal wind sits at just 55 percent, with NE at 10.5 percent, ENE at 9.7 percent, E at 7.6 percent, and ESE at 7.5 percent, but also meaningful onshore SW at 7.1 percent and WSW at 6.5 percent. Rain peaks at 8.87mm/day, air is 26.3C, and water temp cools slightly to 28.2C. Keep an eye on each passing wave; when the wind gods cooperate, October produces some of the most powerful, long-period surf of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Avellanes in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Avellanes 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 Avellanes for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Avellanes 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 Avellanes.