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Conditions at Punta Burica in October
October: Big Westerly Mix and Stormy Seas
October offers no shortage of waves, but it asks for plenty of patience. Average swell height holds at 5ft (1.5m), while average period dips to 12.9s as more tropical windswell mixes with the groundswell. The direction split is the most westerly of the year: 63% SSW and 36% SW, giving the SW-facing beach a more angled swell. Height distribution is substantial - 37% of all energy falls in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, with occasional 6-8ft (2-2.5m) sets. Ideal wind sits at just 3%, and onshore westerly winds dominate, occasionally blowing 30-40km/h. Rain is heavy at 10.94mm/day, air temps are 26.6°C, and water temps cool slightly to 27.7°C. This is a month for storm-watching, not wave-counting.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Burica in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Burica 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 Punta Burica for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Burica 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 Punta Burica.