Conditions at La Boya in October
October: Golden Season Begins
October is the turning point at La Boya. The average height slips to 2.5ft (0.8m)-hardly a giant-but the wind quality index jumps to 17%, the highest of the year. The combination of cooling Atlantic air, weakening trade winds and early winter cold fronts means offshore SW/WNW windows appear more often. Swell direction remains ESE-heavy (52%), with E at 17.8% and SE at 15.8%; the energy is a bit small but much cleaner. This is the month for high-performance surfing on small, glassy waves rather than raw power. Water temp remains tropical at 29.0°C (84°F), air at 27.6°C, and rain at 1.91 mm/day keeps the reefs flushed but not shut down.
Average Spot conditions at La Boya in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Boya 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 La Boya for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Boya 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 La Boya.