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Conditions at Playa Jobos in October
October: The Atlantic Wakes Up and Swell Season Returns
The North Atlantic roars to life in October, and Playa Jobos begins to shake off the summer slump. Average swell height sits at 4-5ft (1.4m) but period jumps to 9.6s, signaling a return of real swell energy. NE and ENE each contribute around 37% of the wave rose, while NNE brings another 13.8%; N and NNW are still rare, but the overall angle is better than in summer. Wind conditions are actually favorable 66% of the time, the highest of the year, as the trade wind strength eases and more autumn fronts create S/SW flow. Early-season cold fronts can drop down from the Gulf of Mexico and align a clean NNW groundswell with offshore winds, resulting in some of the best sessions of the fall. Water temperature remains warm at 29.1°C, and the 5.04mm/day precipitation shows tropical moisture still mixing in.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Jobos in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Jobos 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 Jobos for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Jobos 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 Jobos.