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Conditions at Playa Escondida in October
October: Wet-Season Power and Transition
October still carries a 1.4m (4.6ft) average swell and a 12.7s period, so the groundswell supply remains good. The mix shifts a bit more toward the southwest, with SSW at 78.4% and SW at 20.1%, giving Playa Escondida a slightly better angle than the pure SSW months. Waves in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) class are still abundant.
The main problem is the wind. Only 38% of October is ideal, and the wind rose is the most evenly distributed of the year, with meaningful percentages from SSE, SSW, S, SW, WSW, WNW and NW. October is also the wettest month with 9.36mm/day. Air temperature averages 25.2°C and water has cooled slightly to 27.9°C. Look for the gaps between rain bands to score the best surf.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Escondida in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Escondida 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 Escondida for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Escondida 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 Escondida.