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Conditions at Playa Santa Catalina in October
October: The Lowest Wind of the Year
October is the low point of the year for surfable wind at Playa Santa Catalina, with ideal offshore flow only 19% of the time. Still, the ocean keeps sending SSW/SW swell: average height 1m (3ft) on a 12.9s period, with 82.1% of the energy from the SSW and a larger than usual 17.9% from the SW. Around 39% of waves are in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, so size is not the problem; the persistent WSW and W winds are. Heavy rain of 9.32mm/day and warm 28.0°C water round out the picture. It is a month for the dedicated regular, so get it early or not at all.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Santa Catalina in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina.