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Conditions at Playa Santa Teresa in October
October: Transitional Energy, Slick Windows
October sees the rainy season begin to loosen its grip, but conditions remain mixed. Average swell is 1.4m (4-5ft) at 12.7s, with SSW at 67.9% and SW at 29.7% again dominating. The first strong N/NNE pulses of the upcoming dry season start to appear, yet ideal wind frequency is only 34%. Onshore WSW and W winds are nearly as common as the offshore directions, making for lots of lumpy, wind-affected surf. Rain is at its yearly peak at 10.01mm/day, water drops to 27.8°C, and air temps are 26.8°C. When a high-pressure surge sends N wind over the peninsula, October's solid swells become surprisingly good.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Santa Teresa in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa.