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Conditions at Playa Bluff in October
October: The Doldrums
October is the most challenging month of the year. The average swell falls to 0.7m (2-2.5ft), the period to 7.0s, and the NE share drops to 72% as more NNE directions appear (11%) along with NW/NNW components. This reflects a slackening of the North Atlantic high and a more confused Caribbean sea state. Ideal wind is 39%, but cleaner conditions cannot make up for the lack of size; most waves are small, soft and less defined. Rainfall is heavy at 9.39 mm/day and water temperature is 29.2°C. It is a great month for swimming or learning, but not for chasing Playa Bluff in its full glory.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Bluff in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Bluff 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 Bluff for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Bluff 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 Bluff.