Conditions at Ervik in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back
The North Atlantic roars to life during October, and Ervik feels it immediately. Average swell height jumps to 5ft (1.5m), the average period stretches to 10.2s, and the number of strong extratropical storms along the Norwegian Sea begins to climb. NNW is the leading good-direction swell source at 15.1%, with WSW at 12.5%, W at 12.1%, SSW at 9.8% and NW at 9.8% filling out a well-rounded, storm-driven swell window. The waves are consistently in the 3-6.6ft (1-2m) class and occasionally breach 8ft (2.5m).
Wind statistics show ideal windows at 18%, tied for the best of the year, thanks to periods of S at 10.5% and SSW at 12.1% airflow behind passing lows. Still, the onshore N/NW sector lurks close by, around 11%, so timing remains key. Air temperature drops to 8.1°C, water is still a workable 12.0°C, and precipitation climbs to 6.10mm/day. When the right combination emerges - a strong NW fetch, an approaching low and a S/SSW offshore breeze - October produces some of the finest, most powerful surf Ervik sees all year.
Average Spot conditions at Ervik in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ervik 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 Ervik for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ervik 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 Ervik.