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Conditions at Playa Guanico in October
October: SW Swell Peaks While Winds Turn Onshore
October is the darkest month for surf quality at Playa Guanico. The swell is still solid-4.6ft (1.4m) on average at 13.3 seconds-but for the first time the dominant direction tilts to SW (52 percent) over SSW (48 percent). The wave rose also shows more energy in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, especially from the SW direction. The problem is wind. WSW (32 percent) and W (30 percent) combine for 62 percent of the wind, driving cross-onshore chop; ideal wind bottoms out at 37 percent. With air temperature 26.3°C, water 28.0°C, and 9.75mm/day of rain, this is the month to stay patient and pick off rare windows when a north surge cleans things up.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Guanico in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Guanico 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 Guanico for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Guanico 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 Guanico.