Conditions at Quepos in October
October: Powerful Swell in the Rainy Peak
October is the climactic month of the wet season. The average swell height holds at 1.4m (4.5ft) with a 12.8s period, and the direction shifts even more to the SW (35.6%), while the SSW remains dominant at 62.9%. This means more direct swell exposure, and the distribution of sizes is excellent: about 46% of waves are 1-1.5m (3-5ft), and another 25% exceed 1.5m (5ft). The bigger sets pack a real punch.
Rainfall peaks at 9.36mm/day, making it the wettest month of the year, and onshore SW/W winds are common. Ideal surf wind sits at just 22%, so these waves come with plenty of wind-storm mess. Still, when the sun breaks through and the NE offshore breeze kicks in, October delivers some of the most powerful, glassy surf of the year. Water temp is 28.0°C.
Average Spot conditions at Quepos in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Quepos 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 Quepos for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Quepos 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 Quepos.