Conditions at Taghazout in October
October: The Autumn Fire Re-Ignites
October is when Taghazout brushes off the summer cobwebs. Average swell height jumps to 1.8m (5.9ft) and period to 11.6s. The North Atlantic roars to life during this month as strong extratropical cyclones deepen along the eastern seaboard and track toward the British Isles and Biscay, firing long-period groundswell down the coast. The swell rose shifts away from the extreme NNW dominance - NNW 53.1%, NW 30.4%, WNW 3.7% - and the first decent WSW/W groundswells begin to appear (WSW 0.2%, W 0.6%).
Wind quality improves to 56% ideal. The Azores High is still strong enough to deliver NE/ENE/E offshore flow (NE 5.9%, ENE 5.6%, E 7.4%, NNE 7.4%), while the persistent NNW trades begin to ease (NNW 22.8%, NW 14.1%). This is one of the sweetest moments of the year: excellent waves, lighter winds, and warm water.
Air temperatures average 21.2°C (max 30.6°C), precipitation increases to 0.60mm/day, and water is a pleasant 18.9°C - the warmest of the season. Autumn is officially open.
Average Spot conditions at Taghazout in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Taghazout 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 Taghazout for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Taghazout 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 Taghazout.