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Conditions at Prainha in October
October: Spring Trades and Shorter Periods
October marks the slide into the low season at Prainha. The average swell height is still respectable at 1.7m (5-6ft), but the average period drops to 8.6s, signalling a return to shorter, less organized swell. East-northeast energy dominates at 22.2%, with east at 20.5%, east-southeast at 14.1%, southeast at 12.6% and south-southeast at 11.7%. The wind picture is poor, with northeast at 23.4% and east-northeast at 14.1%, making the beach onshore for long stretches. Only 23% of the time is the wind ideal. Water temperature is 18.8°C and the air is spring-like at 17.8°C. October is all about chasing small windows of west-northwest wind after weak fronts, but inconsistent surf is more common than not.
Average Spot conditions at Prainha in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Prainha 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 Prainha for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Prainha 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 Prainha.