Conditions at Oualidia in October
October: Autumn Revival
October is where Oualidia starts to hit its stride again. The North Atlantic storm track begins stirring, pushing average swell heights into the 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) range and periods up to 11.6s. NNW and NW swells combine for about 79% of the observations, with WNW adding another 7%. This is proper groundswell season warming up, with plenty of solid sets and larger waves on the pulses.
Wind improves dramatically. Ideal offshore conditions reach 27%, as the southwesterly wind events become more frequent and the trades weaken slightly. Clean, long-period surf becomes increasingly common. Air temps sit at a pleasant 20.8°C, water temp 20.8°C, and rainfall averages 1.23 mm/day - the autumn wet season is beginning.
Average Spot conditions at Oualidia in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Oualidia 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 Oualidia for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Oualidia 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 Oualidia.