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Conditions at Playa Colorado in October
October: Prime Time Continues
October matches September for the highest ideal wind percentage at 40% and keeps the long-period SW energy rolling. The average period is 12.7s, and SW/SSW/WSW swells account for most of the spectrum; with S swell added, optimal direction is over 84%. Wave heights average 1.2m (4ft), though occasional tropical systems can elevate both size and period dramatically. Trade winds are at their most relaxed, with ENE at 39% and E at 13%, leaving plenty of clean-surface windows. Water remains warm at 28.5°C, air 27.4°C, and rain is at its yearly high of 7.99 mm/day. This is prime Playa Colorado territory.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Colorado in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Colorado 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 Colorado for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Colorado 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 Colorado.