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Conditions at Playa Serena in October
October: Bigger South Pulses, More Wind
October represents the tail end of the southern-hemisphere push. SSW still dominates at 93.6%, and this month actually logs the highest percentage of slightly bigger surf: 7.4% of waves reach 1-1.5m (3.3-4.9ft) and 0.3% reach 1.5-2m (4.9-6.6ft), so occasional sets push a bit more. But average period eases to 10.3s and ideal wind frequency slips to 54%. Onshore flow from SW at 18.4%, WSW at 10.9% and SSW at 10.3% is more common than in midsummer, so conditions are often wind-affected. Rainfall remains significant at 8.37mm/day and water temperature is 29.1°C. When NW/NNW offshore lines align with those slightly bigger SSW pulses, October can offer some of the best shaped waves of the year; when they do not, it is lumpy 2-3ft.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Serena in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Serena 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 Serena for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Serena 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 Serena.