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Conditions at Playa Madrono in October
October: The Onshore Peak of the Calendar
October is the least favorable month for surf quality at Playa Madrono. The swell physics remain favorable - SSW/SW energy accounts for nearly all of the wave spectrum, around 99.5 percent, with a long average period of 13.2s - but ideal offshore wind falls to just 33 percent, the lowest of the year. WSW and SW winds blow more than 40 percent of the time, making it hard for even long-period groundswell to surface cleanly.
Wave heights average 3-4ft (1.1m), mainly in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range, but surface texture is the limiting factor. Air temperatures sit at 26.5°C, rain is heavy at 9.76mm/day, and water temperature remains warm at 28.4°C. Occasional northerly wind events offer brief reprieves, but October is generally the low point of the surf season.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Madrono in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Madrono 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 Madrono for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Madrono 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 Madrono.