The countries with the most good surf in October, from three years of wave and wind model data at 1622 spots. Countries are judged on the best third of their spots for each level, good days count more than merely rideable ones, and monsoon months are left out.
El Salvador: prime season, about 23 rideable days and 4 good days, waves around 1.1 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Costa Rica: good season, about 15 rideable days and 2 good days, waves around 1.0 m, water 29 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Guanacaste, Puntarenas.
Japan: good season, about 14 rideable days and 1 good day, waves around 1.2 m, water 26 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Chiba, Miyazaki (Kyushu).
India: good season, about 13 rideable days and 2 good days, waves around 1.1 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Goa.
Mexico: good season, about 15 rideable days and 1 good day, waves around 1.2 m, water 28 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Oaxaca, Guerrero.
Portugal: hit and miss, about 12 rideable days and 1 good day, waves around 1.4 m, water 19 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Norte, Centro.
Morocco: good season, about 12 rideable days and 1 good day, waves around 1.2 m, water 21 °C (Springsuit 2 mm or vest).
France: hit and miss, about 10 rideable days and 1 good day, waves around 1.4 m, water 18 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Basque Coast.
Intermediate surfers
Mexico: prime season, about 25 rideable days and 15 good days, waves around 1.2 m, water 28 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Oaxaca, Guerrero.
Indonesia: prime season, about 25 rideable days and 10 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 29 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Bali, East Java.
El Salvador: prime season, about 23 rideable days and 11 good days, waves around 1.1 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Peru: prime season, about 25 rideable days and 7 good days, waves around 1.4 m, water 19 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Lima, La Libertad.
Costa Rica: prime season, about 20 rideable days and 9 good days, waves around 1.0 m, water 29 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Puntarenas, Guanacaste.
Chile: prime season, about 25 rideable days and 7 good days, waves around 1.5 m, water 14 °C (5/4 mm hooded). Best areas: Coquimbo, O'Higgins.
France: good season, about 17 rideable days and 7 good days, waves around 1.4 m, water 18 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Landes, Gironde.
Nicaragua: prime season, about 18 rideable days and 9 good days, waves around 1.0 m, water 29 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Advanced surfers
Indonesia: prime season, about 23 rideable days and 11 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 29 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: West Java, Bali.
Peru: prime season, about 22 rideable days and 10 good days, waves around 1.4 m, water 19 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Lima, La Libertad.
Mexico: prime season, about 18 rideable days and 9 good days, waves around 1.2 m, water 28 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Oaxaca, Guerrero.
Chile: prime season, about 21 rideable days and 6 good days, waves around 1.5 m, water 14 °C (5/4 mm hooded). Best areas: Coquimbo, O'Higgins.
Réunion: prime season, about 16 rideable days and 9 good days, waves around 1.5 m, water 25 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Australia: good season, about 16 rideable days and 4 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 18 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: South Australia, Western Australia.
Sri Lanka: good season, about 14 rideable days and 4 good days, waves around 1.2 m, water 29 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Southern Province.
Spain: good season, about 13 rideable days and 4 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 20 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Asturias, País Vasco.