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Conditions at Playa Negra in October
October: SW Heavies in a Transitional Wind Regime
October is a hybrid month at Playa Negra. The swell window is outstanding: SSW at 59.3% and SW at 35.9%, combining for 97.9% of the wave energy from the optimal directions. Average wave height remains 5ft (1.5m) and the period is 12.9s, so the ocean is full of powerful southwest ground swell. The challenge remains the wind as the ITCZ sits overhead. Ideal surfing wind is only 54%, with the onshore component from SSW, SW, WSW and W totaling 25.2%. This creates a frustrating mix of excellent waves and inconsistent surface conditions. Rain peaks at 8.87mm/day, air temp drops slightly to 26.3°C, and water temp eases to 28.2°C. The early morning offshore windows are precious and can produce heavy, lined-up Playa Negra.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Negra in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Negra 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 Negra for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Negra 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 Negra.