Offshore StaysWhere to surf in October
29 surf towns in their main surf season in October, compared by sea temperature, average wave size and skill level. Warmest water: Sayulita, around 30°C.
| Surf town | Sea temp | Air temp | Avg waves (offshore) | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sayulita in OctoberMexico | 30°C | 28°C | 1.0 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Siargao in OctoberPhilippines | 30°C | 28°C | 1.0 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Popoyo in OctoberNicaragua | 29°C | 27°C | 1.2 m | all levels |
| San Juan del Sur in OctoberNicaragua | 29°C | 27°C | 1.2 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Tamarindo in OctoberCosta Rica | 29°C | 26°C | 1.4 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Nosara in OctoberCosta Rica | 28°C | 26°C | 1.5 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Santa Teresa in OctoberCosta Rica | 28°C | 27°C | 1.5 m | all levels |
| Canggu in OctoberIndonesia | 27°C | 26°C | 1.8 m | all levels |
| Uluwatu in OctoberIndonesia | 27°C | 27°C | 1.8 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in OctoberPortugal | 23°C | 22°C | 2.0 m | advanced surfers |
| Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in OctoberSpain | 23°C | 23°C | 1.1 m | all levels |
| Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in OctoberSpain | 23°C | 23°C | 0.9 m | all levels |
| Famara (Lanzarote) in OctoberSpain | 23°C | 23°C | 1.2 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Azores (São Miguel) in OctoberPortugal | 22°C | 20°C | 2.3 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Florianópolis in OctoberBrazil | 21°C | 20°C | 1.5 m | all levels |
| Taghazout in OctoberMorocco | 20°C | 21°C | 1.7 m | all levels |
| Imsouane in OctoberMorocco | 19°C | 21°C | 1.8 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Sagres in OctoberPortugal | 19°C | 20°C | 1.8 m | all levels |
| Mundaka in OctoberSpain | 19°C | 17°C | 1.4 m | advanced surfers |
| San Sebastián in OctoberSpain | 19°C | 17°C | 1.5 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Zarautz in OctoberSpain | 19°C | 17°C | 1.5 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Biarritz in OctoberFrance | 19°C | 16°C | 1.3 m | all levels |
| Hossegor in OctoberFrance | 19°C | 16°C | 1.3 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Aljezur in OctoberPortugal | 18°C | 19°C | 1.8 m | all levels |
| Essaouira in OctoberMorocco | 18°C | 21°C | 1.7 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Cascais in OctoberPortugal | 18°C | 19°C | 1.8 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Peniche in OctoberPortugal | 18°C | 18°C | 2.1 m | all levels |
| Ericeira in OctoberPortugal | 17°C | 18°C | 1.9 m | all levels |
| Nazaré in OctoberPortugal | 17°C | 18°C | 2.1 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
Wave heights are open-ocean monthly averages, not a beach forecast. Sources and dates are on each town's month page.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I surf in October?
- 29 of the surf towns we cover are in their main surf season in October: Sayulita (Mexico), Siargao (Philippines), Popoyo (Nicaragua), San Juan del Sur (Nicaragua), Tamarindo (Costa Rica), Nosara (Costa Rica), Santa Teresa (Costa Rica), Canggu (Indonesia), Uluwatu (Indonesia), Madeira (Jardim do Mar) (Portugal), Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) (Spain), Corralejo (Fuerteventura) (Spain), Famara (Lanzarote) (Spain), Azores (São Miguel) (Portugal), Florianópolis (Brazil), Taghazout (Morocco), Imsouane (Morocco), Sagres (Portugal), Mundaka (Spain), San Sebastián (Spain), Zarautz (Spain), Biarritz (France), Hossegor (France), Aljezur (Portugal), Essaouira (Morocco), Cascais (Portugal), Peniche (Portugal), Ericeira (Portugal), Nazaré (Portugal).
- Where is the water warmest for surfing in October?
- Sayulita (around 30°C), Siargao (around 30°C), Popoyo (around 29°C). At the cold end, Nazaré sits around 17°C, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
- Where can beginners surf in October?
- Sayulita, Popoyo, San Juan del Sur, Tamarindo, Nosara, Santa Teresa, Canggu, Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Corralejo (Fuerteventura), Famara (Lanzarote), Florianópolis, Taghazout, Imsouane, Sagres, San Sebastián, Zarautz, Biarritz, Aljezur, Essaouira, Cascais, Peniche, Ericeira are in season in October and have breaks that suit beginners.