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Conditions at Playa del Borrego in October
October: Autumn Swell and Returning Offshore Winds
October is the great reset at Playa del Borrego. Ideal wind jumps back up to 57 percent, and the average swell height holds at 3ft (0.9m) with a strong 13.5s average period. The swell direction is still summer-like: SW (61.8 percent), SSW (21.1 percent), and WSW (14.6 percent) combine for over 97 percent optimal direction. Meanwhile the wind rose shows a shift back to more favorable patterns, with NW (12.0 percent), WNW (11.9 percent), ENE (10.4 percent), and NNW (9.7 percent) dominating. These lighter offshore/cross-offshore flows help groom the southern-hemi groundswell and any developing North Pacific swell. Rain drops to 3.04mm/day, air temps average 24.8°C, and water remains warm at 30.6°C. This month is a sweet spot for glassy, fun-size waves and the beginning of the high season.
Average Spot conditions at Playa del Borrego in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa del Borrego 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 del Borrego for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa del Borrego 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 del Borrego.