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Conditions at Playa Raya in October
October: The Ugliest Wind-Swell Tradeoff
October is the lowest point of the year for surf quality at Playa Raya, even though the ocean is full of energy. SSW swells still account for 93.4% of the wave rose, the period is a solid 13.2s, and roughly half of all waves are in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range. But ideal wind drops to just 37% - the worst month of the year - with SW (20.8%) and WSW (20.8%) dominating the wind rose and W adding another 11.3%. N/NNE/NW/NNW winds total only about 17%. Heavy rain (9.76mm/day), air temp 26.5°C and water temp 28.4°C round out the tropical stormy feel. Occasionally a high-pressure ridge or break in the ITCZ will bring a clean offshore spell, but for most of the month you are battling bumpy, cross-shore conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Raya in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Raya 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 Raya for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Raya 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 Raya.