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Conditions at Playa Dominical in October
October: Maximum Moisture, Minimum Clean Windows
October is the wettest month at Playa Dominical, with average precipitation reaching 7.80mm/day. It is also the month with the lowest percentage of ideal surf wind at just 21% of the time. Yet the swell does not go away: average height holds at 4.5ft (1.4m) with a 12.8s period, and the SSW (63%) and SW (36%) directions continue to pump in excellent groundswell. Over 25% of waves break in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, and the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class is the bread-and-butter.
This is the hardest month to find clean conditions. The wind rose shows a strong shift toward W, WSW and WNW onshore flow, with the offshore N/NNE quadrant shrinking to its seasonal minimum. When the rainbands clear and the wind briefly turns offshore, Dominical can still deliver its classic SSW push, but those windows are fleeting and often come with swollen rivers and suspended silt. Water temps drop slightly to 28.1°C (83°F), air temps stay mild at 20.8°C (69°F). October is for the regulars who know how to thread the tropical needle.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Dominical in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Dominical 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 Dominical for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Dominical 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 Dominical.