Conditions at Borkum in October
October: The Sweet Spot
October is the pick of the year for Borkum. Average swell height is 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m), average period is 6.2s, and the ideal wind frequency reaches 13% - tied for the best of the year. The wave directions are exactly what the spot needs: NNW at 14.3%, NW at 11.1%, W at 10.6%, WSW at 10.2% and WNW at 9.5% all contribute, and there is a decent share of 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) energy from the NW/W windows. Meanwhile the wind rose is dominated by SSW at 12.9%, SW at 12.0% and S at 9.6%, meaning that when the swell arrives, the wind is often blowing offshore and grooming the NNW-facing sandbars. The first strong autumn lows start to spin up in the North Atlantic, and the increase in pressure gradients brings both more wave energy and more wind variability. Add 13.7°C water and relatively mild air at 11.3°C, and October offers Borkum's best blend of size, consistency and clean conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Borkum in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Borkum 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 Borkum for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Borkum 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 Borkum.