Conditions at Les Culs Nuls in October
October: The North Atlantic Wakes Up
October is when Les Culs Nuls transforms back into a serious surf spot. The North Atlantic storm track begins to re-fire, and average wave heights jump to 4-5ft (1.3m) with a 11.3s period. Favorable offshore winds blow 36% of the time, creating a genuine autumn window of clean, powerful surf. WNW and NW swells share the energy almost equally, and the 1.5-2m (4.9-6.6ft) class becomes common. Wind directions are more varied than in summer, with a good showing of E and ESE flows that groom the swell. Rain increases to 3.3mm per day, but between the fronts there are sunny, crisp days with light offshore winds. Air temperatures average 15.2°C and water is still warm at 18.4°C, making it one of the best combinations of quality and comfort all year. This is the month to start watching the forecast closely.
Average Spot conditions at Les Culs Nuls in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Les Culs Nuls 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 Les Culs Nuls for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Les Culs Nuls 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 Les Culs Nuls.