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Conditions at Playa Grande in October
October: The Autumn Switch-Up
October is when Playa Grande begins to wake up. The average swell height is still small at 0.8m (2.5ft) and the period is 7.0s - the shortest of the year - but the direction mix finally improves. NE drops to 70.5%, while N (2.3%), NNE (8.8%), NW (2.4%) and NNW (3.9%) all start showing up in the waverose. At the same time, the wind field becomes more balanced: ideal offshore winds sit at 29%, and southerly and southwesterly quadrants carry a meaningful share of the lighter wind classes. This is the month with the highest potential for clean, groomed waves despite the modest size. The wettest time of year continues, with 7.97mm/day of rain and water at 29.3C. Small but clean wins the day - 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) perfection is possible when the timing lines up.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Grande in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Grande 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 Grande for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Grande 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 Grande.