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Conditions at Playa Las Bovedas in October
October: Peak Rideable Frequencies
October continues the trend with a slightly shorter period of 10.3s but the most rideable wave-height distribution of the year. 39.7% of the SSW swell is in the 1.6-3.3ft (0.5-1m) range, and 0.6% actually reaches 3.3-4.9ft (1-1.5m). Average height is 1.6ft (0.5m). Ideal offshore wind remains a solid 21% of the time, with the NW-WNW quadrant providing the cleanest surface texture. Air temperature averages 26.7°C, rains remain heavy at 7.76 mm/day, and water temperatures are still tropical at 28.9°C. October won't be confused with a point break in Peru, but in the context of Las Bovedas, this is as close as it gets to a reliable surf month.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Las Bovedas in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Las Bovedas 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 Las Bovedas for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Las Bovedas 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 Las Bovedas.