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Conditions at Playa El Toro in October
October: The Clean Season Peak
October is the statistical crown jewel at Playa El Toro. Ideal offshore wind peaks at 75%, the average period stays powerful at 13.2s, and the swell is locked into the SSW/SW corridor - 93.4% and 6.1%, respectively. The surf is consistently rideable, with 44% in the 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) class, 52% in the 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) class, and a modest 3.8% in 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) territory. Southwesterly winds are the dominant offshore signature, giving glassy morning windows and well-groomed faces. Even though the true NE/ENE/E/ESE swell direction is virtually nonexistent, the long-period south swell and superb wind statistics make this the go-to month for quality. Water temp is 28.6°C, air 26.5°C, and rain averages 9.76 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Playa El Toro in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa El Toro 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 El Toro for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa El Toro 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 El Toro.