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Conditions at Playa Teta in October
October: Southern Swell Holds On, Winds Turn Tricky
October is the last full month of consistent SSW energy. The wave rose shows 95.5% of waves from SSW, with 80% of the waves in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) class and a still-healthy 12.0s period. But the atmosphere is shifting. The trade winds have not yet fully returned, and onshore SW/WSW/W flow becomes more frequent - SW at 16%, WSW at 15%, W at 9% - which drops ideal surf conditions to 49%. The surf is still rideable on the right tide with an early-morning window, but it is also the month where the wet-season south swell starts to wind down. Water temperature remains warm at 28.8°C, air temps average 26.0°C, and rainfall is still high at 8.37mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Teta in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Teta 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 Teta for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Teta 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 Teta.