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Conditions at Playa Ostional in October
October: Powerful but Onshore-Prone
October mirrors September: strong, directional SSW/SW swell with a slightly shorter average period of 12.9s. The average height remains at 1.5m (5ft), with SSW at 59.3% and SW at 35.9% - the highest combined SW percentage of the year. Ideal wind improves only modestly to 44%, and the bad SSW/SW/WSW/W wind group is still elevated at 28.1%. Rainfall peaks at 8.87mm/day, air temp drops to 26.3°C and water temp drops to 28.1°C. This is the heart of Central America's rainiest stretch, so surface texture and stormy skies are common. That said, any cleaner window between tropical disturbances will see powerful, long-period waves hitting Playa Ostional with real size and push. Watch the tropics closely for both swell and wind.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Ostional in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Ostional 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 Ostional for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Ostional 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 Ostional.