Conditions at Gilleleje Havn in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back
October is where the surf season starts to feel real again. The average swell height holds at about 1.5-2ft (0.5m), but average period climbs to 4.0s and the increasing frequency of strong extratropical cyclones over the North Atlantic injects more energy into Danish waters. The wave rose still favours SW, WSW, SSW and W, which are not ideal angles for Gilleleje Havn. Yet the stronger weather systems also stir up more NNW and WNW windswell, and those can wrap into the harbour if the wind aligns. The wind field is dominated by SW, W, WSW and SSW, which is mostly offshore to cross-offshore for this NNE-facing spot. Ideal surfing wind remains rare at 1 per cent. Air temperatures cool to 9.4°C, water temperatures drop to 12.0°C, and precipitation increases to 2.5mm/day. This is the classic shoulder-season mix: more swell than summer, but you still need to pick the right wind window carefully.
Average Spot conditions at Gilleleje Havn in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Gilleleje Havn 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 Gilleleje Havn for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Gilleleje Havn 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 Gilleleje Havn.