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Conditions at Panama Viejo in October
October: The Swell Peak, Wrapped in Stormy Moods
October sees the broadest distribution of rideable swell at Panama Viejo. A massive 39.7% of the SSW energy sits in the 0.5-1m range, and 0.6% reaches 1-1.5m; the average height is 0.5m (1.5ft). The period, however, shortens to 10.3s, meaning the swell is more locally generated and less organized than in spring. The wind data show the onshore influence building: S at 12.5%, SSW at 11.4%, SSE at 9.2%, and SW at 4.8%, while NW at 19.2%, WNW at 12.0%, and NNW at 8.9% still provide early-morning offshore relief. Rain is generous at 7.76mm/day, and water temperature is 28.9°C. Ideal surf is 13%. This month has the most physical wave height, but you have to beat the onshore winds and the tropical squalls to enjoy it.
Average Spot conditions at Panama Viejo in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Panama Viejo 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 Panama Viejo for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Panama Viejo 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 Panama Viejo.