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Conditions at Playa Norte in October
October: Spring Transition, Still Windy
October brings the first hints of spring, but the swell remains strong, averaging 1.8m (5.9ft) with SSW dominance at 86.6%. Periods are solid at 13.2 seconds, suggesting well-ordered ground swell. However, the wind regime is sluggish to change; S/SSW winds still blow over 75% of the time, and ideal offshore winds are stuck at 1%. Water temperatures are tied for the year's lowest at 15.2°C, air temps average 17.1°C, and precipitation remains minimal. For now, Playa Norte remains a diamond-in-the-rough, needing the right storm track to align with a rare wind miracle.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Norte in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Norte 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 Norte for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Norte 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 Norte.