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Conditions at Playa El Rey in October
October: Rainy-Season Raw Power
October is the wettest month on average with 9.36 mm/day, and it shows in the surf. Average height is 4-5ft (1.4m), period is 12.8s, and there's still a strong SSW/SW groundswell - 62.9% from SSW and a notable 35.6% from SW. The increased SW component can create more lateral push along the south-facing beach. Wind is the weak link: W flow (17.0%) and WSW (14.2%) dominate, backed by SW and WNW. Offshore N/NNE/NE/NNW flow is almost nonexistent, and the ideal-wind percentage is just 23%. With heavy rain, warm water (28.0°C) and air temps around 25.2°C, this is a stormy, humid month. Only the most committed surfers will find October's hidden gems - usually right before a cold front or tropical disturbance cleans out the local sea state.
Average Spot conditions at Playa El Rey in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa El Rey 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 El Rey for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa El Rey 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 El Rey.