Conditions at Sidi Moussa d'Aglou in October
October: The Swell Engine Fires Up
The North Atlantic roars back to life in October, and the change at Sidi Moussa d'Aglou is dramatic. Average swell height jumps back to nearly 6ft (1.7m), and the period lengthens to 11.5s, the clear return of powerful, long-period groundswell. North-northwest swells lead the charge at 54 percent, with northwest adding another 33 percent and west-northwest chipping in. A solid chunk of this energy arrives in the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) range, and the bigger sets are well overhead.
The wind picture also improves as the pressure gradient over Morocco starts to favor offshore and easterly flow. E/ESE/SE/SSE directions now make up about 23 percent of observations, up sharply from summer, while ideal conditions jump to 37 percent. Onshore northwesterlies still dominate, so patience remains key, but the combination of building NW swell, longer period, and increasing offshore windows makes October the true turning point of the surf year. Water is warm at 19.4°C, air averages 21.5°C, and rain increases to 0.65 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Sidi Moussa d'Aglou in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sidi Moussa d'Aglou 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 Sidi Moussa d'Aglou for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sidi Moussa d'Aglou 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 Sidi Moussa d'Aglou.