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Conditions at Playa Venao in October
October: The Storm Before the Calm
October is statistically the hardest month for clean surf at Playa Venao. The ideal wind percentage falls to 33 percent, the lowest of the year, while WSW and SW winds combine for over 41 percent of the wind rose. The swell is still there-93.4 percent from SSW with a 13.2s period-but onshore wind and rain make the surface messy. Rainfall averages 9.76mm/day, air temps are 26.5°C and water temps are 28.4°C. Patience is the key. As the month progresses and the ITCZ shifts south, the first offshore wind signals of the dry season can produce unexpected, glassy windows on the best SSW pulses.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Venao in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Venao 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 Venao for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Venao 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 Venao.