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Conditions at Playa Rio Mar in October
October: Last Big SSW Pulses Before the Trade-Wind Shift
October remains firmly in SSW swell mode -- 95.5 percent of the swell comes from that direction -- but the transition toward the dry season is underway. The average period drops slightly to 12.0 seconds and the average height is still only 2 feet (0.6m), although the 1 to 1.5m (3 to 5ft) class increases a touch, likely from late-season tropical storms. Wind becomes the main issue. Offshore NNW/NW flow is still common, but onshore SW/WSW winds are nearly as frequent, pushing the ideal-surf rating down to 59 percent. Rain is heavy at 8.37 mm/day, air temperatures average 26.0°C, and water temperature is 28.8°C. October offers some of the biggest SSW swells of the year, but you have to work around wind and rain; the clean morning windows can be excellent.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Rio Mar in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Rio Mar 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 Rio Mar for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Rio Mar 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 Rio Mar.