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Conditions at Playa Cambutal in October
October: Maximum South Swell Meets the Foulest Wind Ratio
October is the statistical peak of the southerly swell window, but the wind gods are not cooperating. Average height still reads 1.4m (4.6ft), period 13.3s, and the swell distribution is nearly split between SSW (47.5%) and SW (51.9%) - the most balanced southwest-swell month on the books. Larger sizes are well represented: over 33% of all swell observations are in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range, with a smaller percentage up to 2.5m (8ft). This is powerful, pumping surf if you can find a protected bank. However, ideal wind hits the annual floor at 27%, with WSW (31.5%) and W (30%) dominating. The ocean is frequently lumpy and cross-onshore, and 9.75mm/day of rain keeps the jungle lush.
Water temperature remains warm at 28.1°C. The takeaway: October is a great month for big south swell, but only a handful of days will offer the offshore wind needed to make Playa Cambutal truly world-class.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Cambutal in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Cambutal 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 Cambutal for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Cambutal 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 Cambutal.