Conditions at Sandvik in October
October: The Roar Returns
October is when the North Atlantic genuinely roars back to life. Average swell height is up to 5-6ft (1.7m) and period reaches 9.8s, but the real story is the distribution: SW (15.9%), SSW (12.3%), WSW (9.3%) and S (10.2%) are producing more head-high and overhead waves, and the longer-period energy starts to push through. The wind data is particularly interesting-NNE (13.6%) is the single most common wind direction, and the combined NE/E offshore quadrant accounts for 34% of all wind observations. That creates some of the best chances of the year for groomed, offshore surf while still having solid swell. Air temperatures cool to 5.0°C, water temperature drops to 8.4°C, and precipitation averages 4.21mm/day. October often delivers the first true winter-scale sessions of the season, and with the daylight still manageable, it is one of the most rewarding months at Sandvik.
Average Spot conditions at Sandvik in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sandvik 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 Sandvik for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sandvik 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 Sandvik.