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Conditions at Playa Hermosa in October
October: Making the Most of a Raw, Powerful Beach
October is the most challenging month for surf quality at Playa Hermosa, despite fully adequate swell. Average height stays at 1.4m (4.5-5ft) and the average period is 12.7s - still a legitimate long-period groundswell. The direction mix shows SSW at 78.4 percent and SW at 20.1 percent, so the waves continue to wrap nicely into the southwest-facing beach. The real problem is the wind. Ideal surf conditions drop to only 18 percent, the lowest of the year, with W, WNW and WSW winds combining for over 33 percent of the wind rose. Rain peaks at 9.36mm/day, air temps average 25.2°C, and water temps ease to 27.9°C. There are still pumping, hollow waves to be found, but they come with heavy tropical cloud, bumpy surfaces and a lot of shifting winds. This is the month for the committed local, not the casual traveler.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Hermosa in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Hermosa 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 Hermosa for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Hermosa 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 Hermosa.