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Conditions at Playa Valor in October
October: Peak Wet, But the Long Periods Remain
October is the other peak of the wet season, with 7.63mm/day of rain and a water temperature that falls to 28.3°C. The average period is 14.0s, and the swell direction remains excellent for the spot: SSW 71.1%, SW 16.0% and S 10.1%. But again, average wave height is only 1ft (0.3m), and the data show essentially no waves over 1.5ft (0.5m). Winds are the worst of the year for surf quality: offshore directions sink to 6.8% of the time - the lowest of the year - while onshore southwest winds total 36.2%. With frequent tropical showers and strong afternoon sea breezes, ideal surfing is 0% and the surf is rarely worth more than a glance. Late October can hint at the coming shift toward drier trades, but October as a whole is a low priority.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Valor in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Valor 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 Valor for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Valor 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 Valor.