Is October a good month to surf Puerto Escondido?

October is outside Puerto Escondido's main surf season (May–September), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Puerto Escondido in October?

About 30°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido in October?

Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 4.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 9 km/h.

Surf Puerto Escondido in October

Surfing Puerto Escondido in October: outside the main surf season, air around 23°C, sea around 30°C, 4.0 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

23°C

Sea temperature

30°C

Rain

4.0 mm/day

Wind

9 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.5 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.9 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 30°C in October, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Puerto Escondido in October

Offshore of Puerto Escondido, waves in October average 1.5 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.4 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.9 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 seconds from the SSW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

October in the context of Puerto Escondido's surf season

Puerto Escondido's main surf season runs May–September. October is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to surf Puerto Escondido?: October is outside Puerto Escondido's main surf season (May–September), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Puerto Escondido in October?: About 30°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido in October?: Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 4.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 9 km/h.