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Conditions at Playa Pelada in October
October: Swell Meets Storm Season
October is a transitional month with the swell window still firing. Average height remains 1.5m (5ft), period eases to 12.9s, and the direction mix stays heavily optimized: SSW 59.3%, SW 35.9%, with WSW adding 2.6%. That means long, clean SSW/SW lines are extremely common, and the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class remains around 35% of the total. The potential for excellent surf is high.
Wind and weather are the main obstacles. Ideal wind sits at 45%, rain peaks at 8.87mm/day, and the wind rose is broad, with notable shares of WSW, W, WNW, and NW flow mixed in. Those directions can put onshore texture on the break. October still deserves attention - the swell is hard to beat in Central America - but you will need to work around the tropical weather.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Pelada in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Pelada 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 Pelada for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Pelada 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 Pelada.